TODAY’S FORECAST: It’s ADD With a Slight Chance of Hyperactivity

What is ADHD? DSM IV Definition : “a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequently displayed and is more severe than is typically observed in individuals at comparable level of development”

Years ago…there was  ADD  ADHD Currently…there is…  ADHD, inattentive type  ADHD, hyperactive type  ADHD, combined type

ADHD

THE ADHD “UMBRELLA”  HERE COMES THE RAIN…

ADHD ATTENTIONANXIETY SOCIAL ISSUES MEMORYDISHONESTYIMPULSIVITYDISORGANIZATION LEARNING DISABILITIES HYPERACTIVITY INFERENTIAL COMPREHENSION

ATTENTION *Unregulated Attention

ATTENTION *Hyperfocus

ANXIETY *Uncomfortable *Inappropriate Response to Stress

Inferential Comprehension “Reading Between The Lines”

SOCIAL ISSUES * Difficulty reciprocating appropriately in conversations *Forget to respond because they are daydreaming or… *Respond too quickly because they don’t want to forget what they were going to say *Do not get jokes---

Memory *Long Term Memory is Excellent *Short Term Memory is Weak

DISHONESTY *Sometimes it is just easier to tell a lie- than admit your faults…

IMPULSIVITY *Shout out answers *Interrupt

DISORGANIZATION “It’s in there somewhere…” “Save it…I’m not sure if I’ll need it or not…” “I can’t remember if I…” “Where are my keys…” “Where is my homework…I know I did it…” “I think it’s on my desk…or in my purse…” “I missed another appointment…” “If only I could get organized…”

Learning Disabilities *Nonverbal Learning Disabilities* *Processing Weaknesses* *Inferential Comprehension *DYSLEXIA*

PROCRASTINATE

HYPERACTIVITY *Remember, only a SLIGHT chance of hyperactivity “JUST BECAUSE A PERSON IS NOT BOUNCING OFF THE WALLS, DOES NOT MEAN THAT HIS MIND ISN’T BOUNCING OFF THE WALLS OF HIS BRAIN” -B.L. -B.L.

ADD-ITUDE Learn 2 Love Your Child’s ADD-itude

AT HOME: -Consistent Expectations -Routines -Enough Sleep -Good Nutrition -Talk Therapy -Possible Medication -Blame the ADHD- not your child not your child -Live, Love, & Laugh!!! IN SCHOOL: -Be Specific/Not Vague -Extra Books For Home -Study Guides****a must! -Post the Homework**** - Provide structure for Essays -Redirect when daydreaming is obvious…look for the signs - No Surprises-be consistent -Have Patience! Be Nice! *Proper Diagnosis *Proper Treatment

 Coaches  Fathers  Friends  Teachers  Counselors  Grandparents  Siblings  Mothers  Doctors