According to DSM-5, the diagnosis can be confirmed if a certain number of core symptoms have been present over a period of time and in two or more different settings. The majority of individuals with ADHD are affected by coexisting psychiatric problems. The long-term consequences of ADHD include criminality, traffic accidents, police citations, substance abuse, and risk-taking behavior (Koisaari, Michelsson, Holopainen, Maksimainen, Päivänsalo, Rantala, Päivänsalo, 2015). In ADHD, the symptoms referred to as behaviors. All symptoms are according to DSM-5 (2013), if the symptoms interrupt daily activity for at least 6 months, the person may be dealing with ADHD and minimum of five designated symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
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When a person regularly neglects to give close attention to details, commits indiscreet errors at work, in schoolwork, or throughout different activities. In addition, the person neglects or misses points of interest and makes lots of errors. Another symptom is having trouble maintaining focus during activities, tasks, reading, conversations, and lectures. A person often seems inattentive when spoken to and has trouble following directions and completing duties and tasks. During tasks, the person tends to be easily distracted, manages time poorly, and has difficulty organizing tasks. The individual with ADHD usually has difficulty remembering details and keeping track of things. The person tends to avoid tasks that required focus and sustained effort. The second set of symptoms are hyperactivity. The individual often having troubles staying still, having troubles staying seated in one place for too long. The individual is overly energetic in the environment when it is not appropriate and has troubles doing quiet tasks. Lastly, impulsivity set of symptoms are when the person is acting at a fast-paced, hard to keep up with, constantly talking, and does not know when to stop (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Ahmann (2017) stated, ADHD can be diagnosed by a pediatrician, primary care doctor, psychologist, who is mental health doctor or psychiatrist, who treats the brain and may prescribe medication or treatment or …show more content…
According to Ahmann (2017), the majority of treatment has centered on medication administration. Antshel (2015) pointed out nearly 80% of patients with ADHD advance tremendously from psychostimulant medications, which have been proven to induce the main symptoms of impulsivity and inattention (as cited in Ahmann, 2017). In addition, stimulant medications are effective in treating the ADHD because they enhance the release of dopamine and norepinephrine, which increases the level of neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft. Therefore, allowing under-stimulated areas of the brain to resume their normal functionality. The medication includes Adderall, Dexedrine, and Focalin (Rosenberg, Kumar, & Williams, 2014). While medication is the first-line treatment but some patients with ADHD pick up no or just few advantage from it and in the long-haul adequacy still cannot seem to be perceived. Another solution to this condition is the primary care provider should prescribe evidence-based parent or teacher management behavior therapy as the secondary treatment. In addition, if the behavior interventions do not provide visible improvement and there is moderate –to the severe continuing disturbance in the child’s functions, methylphenidate can be administered. For elementary school children, adolescents and older patients can be prescribed United States FDA-approved medications and behavioral therapy as a treatment for ADHD, more
When a person regularly neglects to give close attention to details, commits indiscreet errors at work, in schoolwork, or throughout different activities. In addition, the person neglects or misses points of interest and makes lots of errors. Another symptom is having trouble maintaining focus during activities, tasks, reading, conversations, and lectures. A person often seems inattentive when spoken to and has trouble following directions and completing duties and tasks. During tasks, the person tends to be easily distracted, manages time poorly, and has difficulty organizing tasks. The individual with ADHD usually has difficulty remembering details and keeping track of things. The person tends to avoid tasks that required focus and sustained effort. The second set of symptoms are hyperactivity. The individual often having troubles staying still, having troubles staying seated in one place for too long. The individual is overly energetic in the environment when it is not appropriate and has troubles doing quiet tasks. Lastly, impulsivity set of symptoms are when the person is acting at a fast-paced, hard to keep up with, constantly talking, and does not know when to stop (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Ahmann (2017) stated, ADHD can be diagnosed by a pediatrician, primary care doctor, psychologist, who is mental health doctor or psychiatrist, who treats the brain and may prescribe medication or treatment or …show more content…
According to Ahmann (2017), the majority of treatment has centered on medication administration. Antshel (2015) pointed out nearly 80% of patients with ADHD advance tremendously from psychostimulant medications, which have been proven to induce the main symptoms of impulsivity and inattention (as cited in Ahmann, 2017). In addition, stimulant medications are effective in treating the ADHD because they enhance the release of dopamine and norepinephrine, which increases the level of neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft. Therefore, allowing under-stimulated areas of the brain to resume their normal functionality. The medication includes Adderall, Dexedrine, and Focalin (Rosenberg, Kumar, & Williams, 2014). While medication is the first-line treatment but some patients with ADHD pick up no or just few advantage from it and in the long-haul adequacy still cannot seem to be perceived. Another solution to this condition is the primary care provider should prescribe evidence-based parent or teacher management behavior therapy as the secondary treatment. In addition, if the behavior interventions do not provide visible improvement and there is moderate –to the severe continuing disturbance in the child’s functions, methylphenidate can be administered. For elementary school children, adolescents and older patients can be prescribed United States FDA-approved medications and behavioral therapy as a treatment for ADHD, more