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Resources CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivit y Disorder) www.chadd.org ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association) www.add.org National Resource Center on AD/HD www.help4adhd.org http://www.webmd.com/add- adhd/guide/adhd-symptoms Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.com/heal th/adhd/ds00275 Local Health Department 100 North Appleton Street Appleton, WI 54911 Your family Care Doctor Types 1) Combined ADHD - the most common type; involves all of the symptoms 2) Inattentive ADHD -- previously known as ADD and is marked by impaired attention and concentration 3) Hyperactive-impulsive ADHD -- is marked by hyperactivity without inattentiveness attention- deficit/hypera ctivity disorder (adult ADHD) Mental health condition which (use “that “ here instead of “which” causes inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. It is a condition that effects millions of children and often lasts into adulthood. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.doctorsolve.com/blog/ uploaded_images/1227544921-734670.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.doctorsolve.com/ blog/2009/10/new-treatment-for- adhd.html&usg=__DgRd4pKfQYsbSmckUDXi7z8KYzM=&h=442&w=350&sz=20&hl=en&start=6&u m=1&itbs=1&tbnid=hhSLPYMcPhyxKM:&tbnh=127&tbnw=101&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dadhd %26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26tbs%3Disch:1 Christine Shorkey May 27, 2010

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Resources

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) www.chadd.org

ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association) www.add.org

National Resource Center on AD/HD www.help4adhd.org http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-symptoms

Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/adhd/d

s00275

Local Health Department 100 North Appleton Street Appleton, WI 54911

Your family Care Doctor

Types 1) Combined ADHD - the most

common type; involves all of the symptoms

2) Inattentive ADHD --previously known as ADD and is marked by impaired attention and concentration

3) Hyperactive-impulsive ADHD -- is marked by hyperactivity without inattentiveness

 

Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adult ADHD)

Mental health condition which (use “that “ here instead of “which” causes inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. It is a condition that effects millions of children and often lasts into adulthood.

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Christine Shorkey May 27, 2010

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Symptoms In attention -procrastination-forgetfulness in daily activities-failure to complete tasks-makes careless mistakes -frequent shifts in conversation

Hyperactive -fidgeting, squirming in seat -talking excessively -can be loud -always on the go -trouble staying in seat-running or climbing excessively

Impulsivity-impatience -Difficulty awaiting turn -frequent interrupting -blurting things out

TreatmentDiet

-makes a huge difference with kids 20 to 25 percent of the times.

-No yellow foods, dairy products, junk food, fruit juice, nutrasweet, processed meats, msg, avoid food coloring and fish, cut back on fried foods by 90%, cut sugar intake by 90%, cut chocolate by 90%. Slowly add in each item one at a time. If you see a change in your child’s behavior, avoid that particular food.

Medication

-Stimulant drugs (Ritalin, Concerta)

-Non-Stimulant drugs (Straterra)

-Amphetamines (Dexedrine, Adderall)

Alternative treatment

-behavioral therapy

-tutoring and special education

-structured school and home life

-natural herbs

Long Term Prognosis

-ADHD is a long term, chronic condition.

-About 50% of children will continue to have problems throughout their entire lives.

-Adults symptoms seem to be less and they are more able to control them and mask them better.

-Untreated ADHD can have long-term education effects and lack of ability to hold a steady job. It also can learn to trouble some behavior and run ins with the law. (??)

CausesThe cause is still unknown however inherited genetic factors are likely responsible

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