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Summary 1.6 Normal or Abnormal - Problem 1 - ADHD and Autism
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Problem 1 - ADHD and AutismADHD
ADHD DSM-5
- An ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity & impulsivity that interferes
with normal functioning or development, with either one of (these two types can
also be combined):
Inattention ( 6+ of these for at least 6+ m + impacts activities)
For 17y/o+, min 5 of these required
- Not paying attention to details/ careless mistakes
- Difficulty maintaining attention
- Doesn’t listen when spoken to
- Ignores instructions
- Difficulty organizing
- Dislikes/avoids tasks that require sustained mental effort
- Loses things needed for tasks
- Easily distractible
- Forgetful in daily activities
Hyperactivity and Impulsivity (6+ of these 6+m)
- Lots of fidgeting/squirming
- Leaving seat when expected to sit
- Runs/ climbs in inapp. situations
- Unable to engage in activities quietly
- Can’t sit still/restless
- Excessive talking
- Blurts out answer before end of question
- Has difficulty awaiting their turn
- Interrupts or intrudes on others frequently
B. Symptoms there before age of 12
C. Symptoms in 2+ settings/contexts (home, school…)
D. Symptoms reduce quality of educ., soc/occupational ability
E. Symptoms not caused by schiz/other
Prevalence: 5% of school-age children; 2.5% of adults
• 9% of children & ad. (not the most prevalent – specific phobia is, but most frequently diagnosed)
- cuz ↑ likely to be brought by parents (more disruptive than phobia)
• ↑ (13%), (4%) + c-c
• Symptoms mostly recognized in school children – most disruptive
• First recognized when child starts going to school, because learning & adjustment are significantly
affected
• Life-long diagnosis but can go into remission (coping with the disorder, not disrupting daily life as
much or very little)
• As child grows, ↓ symptoms , but 50% will continue to show symptoms into adulthood - can
affect IQ
• Issues in diagnosis
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