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What is the prevalence of ADHD in school-aged children?
What is the ratio of boys to girls with ADHD in clinical settings?
Which specialist should conduct the evaluation for ADHD to avoid overdiagnosis?
What are the essential features of ADHD?
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What percentage of children with ADHD have symptoms persisting into adulthood?
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What are some reasons why children may be mistakenly diagnosed with ADHD?
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What are some disorders or situations that may look similar to ADHD?
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Which technique is used to understand the child’s thoughts and feelings in therapeutic play?
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What is the purpose of the SNAPIV Teacher and Parent Rating Scale?
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What can early detection and successful intervention lead to in mental health promotion?
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What led to parental concerns about the safety of immunizations?
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What is a common comorbidity of ADHD?
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What does therapeutic play focus on?
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What is a technique used to release energy in play therapy?
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What is the purpose of the SNAP-IV Teacher and Parent Rating Scale?
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What is a potential reason for parents' reluctance to have children evaluated for developmental delays?
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What is a common early sign of ADHD in infants?
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When are symptoms of ADHD usually identified and diagnosed?
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What percentage of children diagnosed with ADHD continue to have problems in adolescence?
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What is a likely responsible factor for the causes of ADHD?
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What increases the likelihood of ADHD according to the text?
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What do brain images of people with ADHD suggest?
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What is a common coexisting psychiatric diagnosis in adults with ADHD?
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What is the most likely genetic link for ADHD?
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How much does having a first-degree relative with ADHD increase the risk of the disorder?
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What are rating scales like Child Behavior Checklist and ADHD-FX used for in children with ADHD?
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What is the most effective approach for treating ADHD?
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Do medications alone guarantee improved academic performance or social success for children with ADHD?
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What is necessary to help children with ADHD succeed at home and school?
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What are effective parenting strategies for children with ADHD?
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Study Notes
ADHD: Genetic Link, Clinical Vignette, and Treatment Considerations
- A study showed decreased glucose use in the frontal lobes of parents of children with ADHD who had ADHD themselves
- Genetic link for ADHD most likely associated with abnormalities in catecholamine and possibly serotonin metabolism
- Having a first-degree relative with ADHD increases the risk of the disorder by four to five times more than the general population
- Despite strong evidence supporting a genetic contribution, there are sporadic cases of ADHD with no family history
- Clinical vignette describes a child with ADHD exhibiting typical behavior patterns
- Rating scales like Child Behavior Checklist and ADHD-FX are used to determine problem areas and competencies in children with ADHD
- Parental beliefs about causes and treatments of ADHD may influence compliance with prescribed treatments
- No single treatment has been found effective for ADHD; combination of pharmacotherapy, behavioral, psychosocial, and educational interventions is most effective
- Goals of treatment involve managing symptoms, reducing hyperactivity and impulsivity, and increasing attention in children with ADHD
- Medications alone do not guarantee improved academic performance or social success for children with ADHD
- Behavioral and environmental strategies at home and school are necessary to help children with ADHD succeed
- Effective parenting strategies for children with ADHD include consistent rewards and consequences, praise, time-out, verbal reprimands, daily report cards, and point systems for behavior
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Test your knowledge of ADHD genetics, clinical presentations, and treatment options with this informative quiz. Learn about the genetic link, clinical vignettes, rating scales, and the importance of a multi-faceted approach to treatment.
