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Kareem Ahmed Mansour
History of adhd
The condition was first recognized as a disorder in 1902 by a British paediatrician Sir George Still.
It was first named as "Defect of Moral Control." as most of the documented cases have the impulsive behaviour . Despite of that, Sir George Still believed that the disorder was a medical problem, not only a spiritual defect.
The name Attention Deficit Disorder “ADD” was first introduced in 1980 In 1994, the name was changed and the "H" was added as the hyperactivity was such a significant and common symptom of the condition.
Now the definition of ADHD include three types :
The predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type;
The predominantly inattentive type; The combined type
What is Adhd?
ADHD …show more content…
ADHD begins in the early childhood (between 7-12). The child’s behaviour indicates more inattentive or hyperactive than that of his peers of similar age. These behaviors occur across several situations (at school, at home , at park)
Behaviors persistent over time.
Prevalence
ADHD is more diagnosed in the children with 4-17 years of age, 6.8% of children ages 4-10 years (1 in 15)
11.4% of children ages 11-14 years (1 in 9)
10.2% of children ages 15-17 years(1 in 10)
ADHD is also diagnosed in adults ;
0.8 % of 20 years (1 in 125)
0.2 % of 30 years (1 in 500)
0.05 % of 40 years (1 in 2000)
Boys (12.1%) are more likely to have ADHD than girls (5.5%).
Causes of …show more content…
There is a significant amount of research demonstrating that medication alone won’t really help address so many of the core issues a child with ADHD has. So while medication may help with some immediate relief of the symptoms, the person with attention deficit disorder still often needs to learn the skills needed to be successful while living with the disorder.
The specific class of medication most commonly prescribed for ADHD is stimulants. These stimulant medications — like Ritalin (methylphenidate) or Adderall (an amphetamine) — are commonly prescribed, well-tolerated, act quickly, and in most people, have few side effects. These medications also have a robust research base supporting their effectiveness in treatment of attention deficit disorder.
We have decades’ worth of research demonstrating the effectiveness of a wide range of psychotherapies for the treatment of ADHD in both children. Some people turn to psychotherapy instead of medication, as it is an approach that does not rely on taking stimulant medications. Others use psychotherapy as an adjunct to medication treatment. Both approaches are clinically
Kareem Ahmed Mansour
History of adhd
The condition was first recognized as a disorder in 1902 by a British paediatrician Sir George Still.
It was first named as "Defect of Moral Control." as most of the documented cases have the impulsive behaviour . Despite of that, Sir George Still believed that the disorder was a medical problem, not only a spiritual defect.
The name Attention Deficit Disorder “ADD” was first introduced in 1980 In 1994, the name was changed and the "H" was added as the hyperactivity was such a significant and common symptom of the condition.
Now the definition of ADHD include three types :
The predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type;
The predominantly inattentive type; The combined type
What is Adhd?
ADHD …show more content…
ADHD begins in the early childhood (between 7-12). The child’s behaviour indicates more inattentive or hyperactive than that of his peers of similar age. These behaviors occur across several situations (at school, at home , at park)
Behaviors persistent over time.
Prevalence
ADHD is more diagnosed in the children with 4-17 years of age, 6.8% of children ages 4-10 years (1 in 15)
11.4% of children ages 11-14 years (1 in 9)
10.2% of children ages 15-17 years(1 in 10)
ADHD is also diagnosed in adults ;
0.8 % of 20 years (1 in 125)
0.2 % of 30 years (1 in 500)
0.05 % of 40 years (1 in 2000)
Boys (12.1%) are more likely to have ADHD than girls (5.5%).
Causes of …show more content…
There is a significant amount of research demonstrating that medication alone won’t really help address so many of the core issues a child with ADHD has. So while medication may help with some immediate relief of the symptoms, the person with attention deficit disorder still often needs to learn the skills needed to be successful while living with the disorder.
The specific class of medication most commonly prescribed for ADHD is stimulants. These stimulant medications — like Ritalin (methylphenidate) or Adderall (an amphetamine) — are commonly prescribed, well-tolerated, act quickly, and in most people, have few side effects. These medications also have a robust research base supporting their effectiveness in treatment of attention deficit disorder.
We have decades’ worth of research demonstrating the effectiveness of a wide range of psychotherapies for the treatment of ADHD in both children. Some people turn to psychotherapy instead of medication, as it is an approach that does not rely on taking stimulant medications. Others use psychotherapy as an adjunct to medication treatment. Both approaches are clinically