adhd & autism

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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