ADHD

-Antonio Barrera
WHEN WAS IT DIAGNOSE ?
 In the 1930’s but was wasn’t called attention
deficit hyperactive disorder yet
 People with ADHD where labeled as brain
injured
 Not until the 1980’s it changed to attention
deficit disorder and till late 1980’s it became
attention deficit hyperactive disorder
THE STUDIES OVER THE YEARS
 The studies over the years have changed
drastically
 There's medicine that can control the
distraction that is caused by ADHD
FACT
 About 5% of U.S children are diagnose with
ADHD (more boys than girls, more European
Americans than other race)
 Trade Name Generic Name Approved Age

TREATMENTZ Adderall

Adderall XR
amphetamine

amphetamine (extended release)

3 and older

6 and older

Treatments for ADHD Concerta methylphenidate (long acting) 6 and older

are
Daytrana methylphenidate patch 6 and older

Desoxyn methamphetamine hydrochloride 6 and older

Dexedrine dextroamphetamine 3 and older

Dextrostat dextroamphetamine 3 and older

Focalin dexmethylphenidate 6 and older

Focalin XR dexmethylphenidate (extended release) 6 and older

Metadate ER methylphenidate (extended release) 6 and older

Metadate CD methylphenidate (extended release) 6 and older

methylphenidate (oral solution and chewable

Methylin 6 and older
tablets)

Ritalin methylphenidate 6 and older

Ritalin SR methylphenidate (extended release) 6 and older

Ritalin LA methylphenidate (long acting) 6 and older

Strattera atomoxetine 6 and older

Vyvanse lisdexamfetamine dimesylate 6 and older

OTHER EFFECTIVE TREATMENT
 The most effective treatment for ADHD is
usually medication with psychotherapy, with
training for parents and teachers.
CONDITIONS
 Some conditions cause by ADHD are conduct
disorder, depression, anxiety, tourette
disorder, dyslexia, and bipolar disorder,
autism, and schizophrenia
PROBLEMS WITH MEDICATIONS
 Prescribing drugs for children is
controversial, with fear of overdosing while
other’s argue that refusing to prescribe meds
for ADHD is like withholding insulin from a
diabetic.
 In the U.S more than 2 million children and
adolescents under the age of 18 take
prescription drugs to control their emotions
and behavior.
PROBLEMS WITH MEDICATIONS
 In recent studies one in twenty children aged
six to twelve take stimulants usually for
ADHD.
 Almost all child psychologist agree that drugs
are both overused and underused in
treatment to children with ADHD. Some
children are given more meds that are
needed and some are not given any at all.
CITE
 the developing person through the lifespan
7th edition-book
 http://
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/atte
ntion-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/complet
e-index.shtml
 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth
/PMH0002518
/
 http://adhdawareness.wordpress.com/2008/
05/10/how-is-adhd-discovered
/
 http://