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Introducing Cheryl:Introducing Cheryl:
A child with AD/HDA child with AD/HD
Presented by: Team Side TrackPresented by: Team Side Track
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Introducing CherylIntroducing Cheryl
Our presentation will include:Our presentation will include:
2.2. An explanation of AD/HDAn explanation of AD/HD
3.3. Symptoms and behaviors of AD/HD andSymptoms and behaviors of AD/HD andhow it affects children differentlyhow it affects children differently
4.4. What services and supports are availableWhat services and supports are available
for parents and educatorsfor parents and educators
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Cheryls DiagnosisCheryls Diagnosis
Cheryl has been diagnosed with AD/HD: aCheryl has been diagnosed with AD/HD: a
neurological condition that affects herneurological condition that affects her
behavior, thoughts and emotions.behavior, thoughts and emotions.
This means that Cheryl has a medicalThis means that Cheryl has a medical
condition, not a learning disability.condition, not a learning disability.
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What is AD/HD?What is AD/HD?
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Cheryls DiagnosisCheryls Diagnosis
Cheryls parents had to observe herCheryls parents had to observe hersymptoms for 6 months before she wassymptoms for 6 months before she wasofficially diagnosed.officially diagnosed.
A grueling procedure was required forA grueling procedure was required forCheryls parents. An evaluation wasCheryls parents. An evaluation wasrecommended to include:recommended to include:A thorough medical and family history.A thorough medical and family history.
A general physical and neurological exam.A general physical and neurological exam.A comprehensive interview with her parents,A comprehensive interview with her parents,
Cheryl, and Cheryls teacher(s).Cheryl, and Cheryls teacher(s).
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Cheryls DiagnosisCheryls Diagnosis
Standardized screening tools for ADD / ADHD.Standardized screening tools for ADD / ADHD.
Observation of Cheryl.Observation of Cheryl.
A variety of psychological tests to measureA variety of psychological tests to measure
Cheryls IQ and social and emotionalCheryls IQ and social and emotional
adjustment.adjustment.
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DiagnosisDiagnosis
To be diagnosed with AD/HD, people (adults andTo be diagnosed with AD/HD, people (adults and
children like Cheryl) must exhibit multiplechildren like Cheryl) must exhibit multiple
symptoms of:symptoms of:
hyperactivityhyperactivity impulsivity, orimpulsivity, or
inattention.inattention.
the symptoms must have a negative impact onthe symptoms must have a negative impact on
the persons education, career, relationships, orthe persons education, career, relationships, or
social life.social life.
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DiagnosisDiagnosis
Since ADD / ADHD starts in childhood, theSince ADD / ADHD starts in childhood, thedoctor or therapist will look at how early thedoctor or therapist will look at how early thesymptoms appeared usually before the age ofsymptoms appeared usually before the age of77
The symptoms must have been going on for atThe symptoms must have been going on for atleast 6 months before ADD / ADHD can beleast 6 months before ADD / ADHD can bediagnosed.diagnosed.
The symptoms of ADD / ADHD must be presentThe symptoms of ADD / ADHD must be present
in multiple settings, such as at home andin multiple settings, such as at home andschool. If the problem only appears in oneschool. If the problem only appears in oneenvironment, it is unlikely to be caused by ADDenvironment, it is unlikely to be caused by ADD
/ ADHD./ ADHD.
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Prevalence of ADHDPrevalence of ADHD
Between 3-5 % of children have AD/HD,Between 3-5 % of children have AD/HD,
or approximately two million children inor approximately two million children in
the United States.the United States.
It is estimated in the US that 56% ofIt is estimated in the US that 56% of
these children are on medication.these children are on medication.
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Prevalence of ADHDPrevalence of ADHD
In Canada, 2-12%, or 25,000 children areIn Canada, 2-12%, or 25,000 children are
reported to have AD/HD.reported to have AD/HD.
Up to 67% of these children will continueUp to 67% of these children will continue
to have symptoms as adults.to have symptoms as adults.
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Cheryls CharacteristicsCheryls Characteristics
There are 3 main symptoms of AD/HD that canThere are 3 main symptoms of AD/HD that can
vary between Cheryl and other children:vary between Cheryl and other children:
3.3. InattentionInattention
4.4. HyperactivityHyperactivity
5.5. ImpulsivityImpulsivity
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Causes of AD/HDCauses of AD/HD
Scientists are still working on determiningScientists are still working on determining
exact cause but feel that biological,exact cause but feel that biological,
genetic, and environmental factors couldgenetic, and environmental factors could
be contributing factorsbe contributing factors
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InattentionInattention
restless and fidgety, easily distractedrestless and fidgety, easily distracted
loosing or forgetting things (toys, pencils, books)loosing or forgetting things (toys, pencils, books)
unable to stay on task during work or playunable to stay on task during work or play
often does not listen when spoken tooften does not listen when spoken to has difficulty organizing tasks and activitieshas difficulty organizing tasks and activities
avoids activities requiring sustained mental activityavoids activities requiring sustained mental activity(school work or homework)(school work or homework)
may also be inactive (hypoactive), may come acrossmay also be inactive (hypoactive), may come acrossas being lazy or a daydreameras being lazy or a daydreamer
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HyperactivityHyperactivity
often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seatoften fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat often leaves seat in classroom or in other situations inoften leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in
which remaining seated is expectedwhich remaining seated is expected often runs about or climbs excessively in situations inoften runs about or climbs excessively in situations in
which it is inappropriate (in adolescents or adults, maywhich it is inappropriate (in adolescents or adults, maybe limited to subjective feelings of restlessness)be limited to subjective feelings of restlessness)
often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisureoften has difficulty playing or engaging in leisureactivities quietlyactivities quietly
is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by ais often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by amotor"motor" often talks excessivelyoften talks excessively
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ImpulsivityImpulsivity
acts on impulseacts on impulse
interruptsinterrupts
impatientimpatient easily frustratedeasily frustrated
often blurts out answers before questionsoften blurts out answers before questions
have been completedhave been completed often has difficulty awaiting turnoften has difficulty awaiting turn
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The Difference Between Boys andThe Difference Between Boys and
GirlsGirls
Boys will be diagnosed with AD/HD 2-4Boys will be diagnosed with AD/HD 2-4
times more than girls.times more than girls.
Boys are often diagnosed earlier than girlsBoys are often diagnosed earlier than girls
because they exhibit more disruptive andbecause they exhibit more disruptive and
aggressive behaviors.aggressive behaviors.
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Cheryls Positive CharacteristicsCheryls Positive Characteristics
Like many children with AD/HD, Cheryl isLike many children with AD/HD, Cheryl is
very creativevery creative
shows strong leadership qualitiesshows strong leadership qualities
is compassionateis compassionate shows empathy towards others, especially toshows empathy towards others, especially to
younger children, elderly people, and marginalizedyounger children, elderly people, and marginalized
groups.groups.
Cheryl also has great stick- to- it- ness and canCheryl also has great stick- to- it- ness and canhyperfocus on a subject that is of great interesthyperfocus on a subject that is of great interest
to her.to her.
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QuoteQuote
For many people, ADHD is not a disorderFor many people, ADHD is not a disorder
but a trait, a way of being in the world.but a trait, a way of being in the world.
When it impairs their lives, then itWhen it impairs their lives, then it
becomes a disorder. But once they learnbecomes a disorder. But once they learnto manage its disorderly aspects, they canto manage its disorderly aspects, they can
take full advantage of the many talentstake full advantage of the many talents
and gifts embedded in this sparkling kindand gifts embedded in this sparkling kindof mind. Hallowell and Rateyof mind. Hallowell and Ratey
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QuoteQuote
[AD/HD is] a misleading name for an[AD/HD is] a misleading name for an
intriguing kind of mind[it should beintriguing kind of mind[it should be
simply viewed as] a name for a collectionsimply viewed as] a name for a collection
of symptoms, some positive, someof symptoms, some positive, somenegative (Hallowell and Ratey 2005, p.negative (Hallowell and Ratey 2005, p.
4).4).
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Local Resources AvailableLocal Resources Available
ADD Centre: 101-701 Pembina Highway,ADD Centre: 101-701 Pembina Highway,
Winnipeg 897-4493Winnipeg 897-4493
Offers training in Neurofeedback which canOffers training in Neurofeedback which can
teach concentration methods. Also offersteach concentration methods. Also offerssupport to parents, children, and educatorssupport to parents, children, and educators
ADHD Support Group: 617 Erin Street,ADHD Support Group: 617 Erin Street,
Winnipeg 774-1821Winnipeg 774-1821 Offers support mainly for adults but is also aOffers support mainly for adults but is also a
resource centreresource centre
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Internet ResourcesInternet Resources
The following websites offer excellent onlineThe following websites offer excellent onlineinformation for educators, students, andinformation for educators, students, andparents:parents:
The Learning Disabilities Association of CanadaThe Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
http://www.ldac-taac.cahttp://www.ldac-taac.ca CADDAC Centre for ADD/ADHD Advocacy,CADDAC Centre for ADD/ADHD Advocacy,
CanadaCanadahttp://www.caddac.ca/cms/page.php?2http://www.caddac.ca/cms/page.php?2
Learning Disabilities Association of AlbertaLearning Disabilities Association of Albertahttp://www.ldaa.ca/resources/free_teachers.ashttp://www.ldaa.ca/resources/free_teachers.as
http://www.ldac-taac.ca/http://www.ldac-taac.ca/http://www.caddac.ca/cms/page.php?2http://www.caddac.ca/cms/page.php?2http://www.ldaa.ca/resources/free_teachers.aspxhttp://www.ldaa.ca/resources/free_teachers.aspxhttp://www.ldaa.ca/resources/free_teachers.aspxhttp://www.caddac.ca/cms/page.php?2http://www.ldac-taac.ca/ -
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In ClosingIn Closing
AD/HD is not a learning disability but a medicalAD/HD is not a learning disability but a medical
conditioncondition
Almost guaranteed you will have 2 or 3 studentsAlmost guaranteed you will have 2 or 3 students
with AD/HD in your classroomwith AD/HD in your classroom Children and adults can display symptoms ofChildren and adults can display symptoms of
inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivityinattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
Children can effectively learn to properly controlChildren can effectively learn to properly controlthese symptoms if early detection and support isthese symptoms if early detection and support is
made available.made available.
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One Guys Insight into his AD/HDOne Guys Insight into his AD/HD