1. ADHD & Autism

2. ADHD Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder Symptoms:
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

3. Prevalence
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

4. Diagnosing 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

5. Treating ADHD Medication Behavioral intervention Parental training
School

6. Autism

7. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
What is ASD?
Group of developmental disabilities
Begin before the age of 3
No known cause
No medical tests
No cure
Multiple symptoms

8. Prevalence 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)

9. What causes ASD? Vaccine Theory: 1998 Report set off the debate
Thimerosal and vaccines
What does current research show?
Frontline: “The Vaccine War”

10. Genes and Autism

11. Asperger Syndrome (AS)
One of the ASD but distinguished from general autism.
Signs & Symptoms
Treatments