Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental complaint. Usual development of attentional processes is fast during early childhood. It is significant to know that the suitable analysis and evaluation process of ADHD particularly in adults can be unclear and irresistible; this is because many of the symptoms join with other disorders and many of the symptoms are set along a wide range. The clinical evaluations process of ADHD must be inclusive and multi-dimensional in nature, so as to capture its situational inconsistency, its related features, and its influence on home, school, and social functioning. The evaluation process of the disorder passes through various stages. The essay discusses these main steps in order.
The first step in the evaluation process is to organize parent and child meetings, such interview will permit the specialist to ask some vital screening questions.(1) For example do you have difficulty reading magazines or books? Do you have a disordered office or home? Do you have concern starting and/or completing projects? Do you often sense …show more content…
Actually, there are many medical and psychiatric syndromes that can mimic the symptoms of Adult ADHD. These are a few circumstances that may display similar symptoms such as: (6) Chemotherapy Menopause, Sleep apnea, Insomnia, Bipolar Disorder, depression or substance abuse, Medications such as blood pressure medications and antibiotics and Multiple Sclerosis, seizures, HIV, head injuries. After taking a detailed history, you need to decide whether the symptoms began after early adolescence. If so, it is NOT ADHD. If the indications fluctuate, it is NOT ADHD. It should be known that in some situations, such as menopause, depression, or chemotherapy, stimulants are usually used and are actual for the treatment of poor focus and attention, distractibility, and low motivation.
The first step in the evaluation process is to organize parent and child meetings, such interview will permit the specialist to ask some vital screening questions.(1) For example do you have difficulty reading magazines or books? Do you have a disordered office or home? Do you have concern starting and/or completing projects? Do you often sense …show more content…
Actually, there are many medical and psychiatric syndromes that can mimic the symptoms of Adult ADHD. These are a few circumstances that may display similar symptoms such as: (6) Chemotherapy Menopause, Sleep apnea, Insomnia, Bipolar Disorder, depression or substance abuse, Medications such as blood pressure medications and antibiotics and Multiple Sclerosis, seizures, HIV, head injuries. After taking a detailed history, you need to decide whether the symptoms began after early adolescence. If so, it is NOT ADHD. If the indications fluctuate, it is NOT ADHD. It should be known that in some situations, such as menopause, depression, or chemotherapy, stimulants are usually used and are actual for the treatment of poor focus and attention, distractibility, and low motivation.