adhd & autism
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ADHD & Autism. ADHD. Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder Also called ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) Types of ADHD Symptoms: Difficulty concentrating Not seem to be listening Easily distracted May be constantly in motion May interrupt / be impulsive. Prevalence. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ADHD & AutismADHD & Autism
ADHDADHD
Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorderAlso called ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
Types of ADHDSymptoms:
Difficulty concentratingNot seem to be listeningEasily distractedMay be constantly in motionMay interrupt / be impulsive
Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorderAlso called ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
Types of ADHDSymptoms:
Difficulty concentratingNot seem to be listeningEasily distractedMay be constantly in motionMay interrupt / be impulsive
PrevalencePrevalence
About 3-7% of school-aged children have been diagnosed with ADHD.Boy are more likely to be diagnosed
Almost 10%Compared to 6% of girls
CDC.gov
About 3-7% of school-aged children have been diagnosed with ADHD.Boy are more likely to be diagnosed
Almost 10%Compared to 6% of girls
CDC.gov
Diagnosing ADHDDiagnosing ADHD
Six or more symptoms of inattention OR hyperactivity-impulsivity present for at least 6 months AND is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level.
Some symptoms present before the age of 7 Some impairment from the symptoms is
present in two or more settings (school/work or home)
Clear evidence of significant impairment in social or school/work settings.
The symptoms cannot be attributed to any other mental health disorder.
CDC.gov
Six or more symptoms of inattention OR hyperactivity-impulsivity present for at least 6 months AND is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level.
Some symptoms present before the age of 7 Some impairment from the symptoms is
present in two or more settings (school/work or home)
Clear evidence of significant impairment in social or school/work settings.
The symptoms cannot be attributed to any other mental health disorder.
CDC.gov
Treating ADHDTreating ADHD
MedicationBehavioral interventionParental trainingSchool
MedicationBehavioral interventionParental trainingSchool
AutismAutism
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
What is ASD?Group of developmental disabilitiesBegin before the age of 3
No known causeNo medical testsNo cureMultiple symptoms
What is ASD?Group of developmental disabilitiesBegin before the age of 3
No known causeNo medical testsNo cureMultiple symptoms
PrevalencePrevalence
Incidences have increased in the past 20 years.
From 1998 – 2007, those 6-21 y/o increased from 54,064 to 258,305. (cdc.gov)
May not be accurate though
In general, 1 in 110 children are diagnosed with ASD. (CDC, 2009)
Incidences have increased in the past 20 years.
From 1998 – 2007, those 6-21 y/o increased from 54,064 to 258,305. (cdc.gov)
May not be accurate though
In general, 1 in 110 children are diagnosed with ASD. (CDC, 2009)
What causes ASD?What causes ASD?
Vaccine Theory:1998 Report set off the debate
Thimerosal and vaccines
What does current research show?
Frontline: “The Vaccine War”
Vaccine Theory:1998 Report set off the debate
Thimerosal and vaccines
What does current research show?
Frontline: “The Vaccine War”
Genes and AutismGenes and Autism
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0402/04.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0402/04.html
Asperger Syndrome (AS)Asperger Syndrome (AS)
One of the ASD but distinguished from general autism.
Signs & Symptoms
Treatments
One of the ASD but distinguished from general autism.
Signs & Symptoms
Treatments
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