ADHD Lecture Set 12 - URC PDF

Sherrill, C. (2004). Adapted physical activity, recreation, and sport: Crossdisciplinary and lifespan. Boston: McGraw-Hill. z Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder z ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder § Interferes with a person’s ability to § § § § § § sustain attention or focu...

Sherrill, C. (2004). Adapted physical activity, recreation, and sport: Crossdisciplinary and lifespan. Boston: McGraw-Hill. z Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder z ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder § Interferes with a person’s ability to § § § § § § sustain attention or focus on a task and to control impulsive behaviour Inability to maintain focus or attention Impulsive behavior Interferes with daily activities Not always classified as a learning disability Neurobiological disability Genetic connection z Behaviours of ADHD § Distractibility § Super-sensitivity and limited ability to tune out internal and env stimuli § Impulsive § Lack restraint; react immediately without thinking § Hyperactive § Persistent, heightened, sustained activity z Prevalence § 3-5% of Canadian children have ADHD § Boys are affected more § Diagnosed according to: § Distractibility, impulsivity, hyperactivity z Diagnosis of ADHD in Children § Rule out other conditions § Assess academic, social, emotional functioning. attention span § Observation § Consider the following: § severity, early onset, duration, impact, settings z Types of ADHD § Predominantly inattentive (AD) § Predominantly hyperactive impulsive (HD) § AD/HD combined z Treatment for ADHD Treatment of AD/HD: A combination of education, behavioural, psychosocial and medication treatments is thought to be the most effective approach. This comprehensive approach to treatment is called “multimodal” and often includes: § Behavioral Interventions § Medication § Prognosis z Treatment for ADHD § Behavioral Interventions § Try to change the physical and social environment to modify the behaviour of the person with AD/HD (i.e., problem solving, social skills, cognitive behavioural therapy) § Medication § Prognosis § Armed with an understanding of the disability and its implications, and with appropriate treatment, strategies and support, individuals with AD/HD can succeed. z Co-Occurring Conditions or Concerns Associated with ADHD § Learning disabilities § High risk behaviours § Depression § Emotional problems § Anxiety § Substance abuse § Aggressive & defiant behaviours § Perseveration § Social perception inadequacies z Strategies & Considerations for PA Manage the Environment I. Structure program § § § § Keep directions simple Be proactive Respond to behaviour Use frequent eye contact II. Reduce environmental space III. Eliminate irrelevant stimuli IV. Enhance instructional stimuli z Strategies & Considerations for PA § Routine, no surprises, know what to expect § Lane markers, know boundaries, create limits § Keep things neat, clean, well ordered (eliminate what is not important) § Use color to keep attention