ADHD useful websites
Health Matters
Doctors vary in the way they apply the definition of the condition to individual children. Some experts argue that it's a set of behavioural characteristics and not a medical condition at all. Children with ADHD are unusually inattentive, hyperactive and show impulsive behaviour at home, school and in social settings – to a degree that is inappropriate for their age and development. They may:
Australian Psychological Society
Usually a medical professional such as a paediatrician or child psychiatrist, conducts the initial assessment or diagnosis of ADHD. It is also common for psychologists to be involved. Psychologists focus mainly on how the disorder affects behaviour and learning, and what can be done to improve this. There are various ways to measure ADHD. Psychologists use rating scales, questionnaires and other tests for collecting information from the children themselves, their parents/caregivers and their teachers. Children are observed at home and school.
The National Institute of Mental Health ( NIMH )
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years. It is hard for these children to control their behavior and/or pay attention. It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of children have ADHD, or approximately 2 million children in the United States. This means that in a classroom of 25 to 30 children, it is likely that at least one will have ADHD.
ADHD.com
Symptoms of ADHD are divided into categories: Inattention , Hyperactivity/Impulsivity and a combination of the two . A diagnosis of ADHD is based on the number, persistence, and history of ADHD behaviors, and the degree to which they impede a child's performance in more than one setting.
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