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ADHD

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Mind Map on ADHD, created by Samantha Strong on 23/10/2016.
Samantha Strong
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ADHD
  1. 1) What is ADHD?
    1. a) “a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development” p. 251
      1. a) Not recognized as a disability under IDEA
        1. a) Classified as Other Health Impairment (OHI)
          1. a) Prevalence varies among states
            1. i) High prevalence in Alabama
            2. a) Three types
              1. i) Predominantly inattentive type
                1. i) Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type
                  1. i) Combined type
                  2. a) One of the most common childhood disorders
                    1. i) More common in boys
                      1. i) About 5 million school-age children affected
                    2. 1) What causes it?
                      1. a) Unknown causes
                        1. a) Research suggests a neurological dysfunction
                          1. a) Possibly heredity
                            1. a) Possibly environmental factors
                              1. a) Comorbidity is common
                              2. 1) How can I help students with ADHD?
                                1. a) Be conscious of social and emotional difficulties for students
                                  1. a) Communicate with parents regularly
                                    1. a) Encourage self-regluation
                                      1. a) Use three-pronged strategy
                                        1. i) Evaluate the child’s individual needs and strengths
                                          1. i) Select appropriate instructional practices
                                            1. i) Integrate practices within the IEP if applicable
                                            2. a) Use multimodal interventions
                                              1. i) Instructional adaptations
                                                1. i) Behavioral interventions
                                                  1. i) Counseling
                                                    1. i) Home-school communication
                                                      1. i) medication
                                                    2. 1) What role does medication play in the treatment of ADHD?
                                                      1. a) Psychostimulants
                                                        1. i) Ritalin, Dexedrine and Adderall are most common
                                                        2. a) About 2.7 million children take ADHD meds
                                                          1. a) 70-80% respond favorably
                                                            1. a) Parents should work with teachers and health-care providers to determine appropriateness and effectiveness
                                                              1. i) Teachers should never suggest medication
                                                                1. i) Teachers cannot contact the physician, only parent
                                                                2. a) Only one component of a total treatment package
                                                                  1. i) Instruction and environmental accommodations should come first
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