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Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

 

Attention deficit hyperactive disorder is a neuropsychiatric disorder affecting children and adults around the world effecting work and school progress. ADHD is characterized by a pattern of diminished attention and increased impulsivity and activity. Children may have symptoms such as difficulty paying attention or staying on task, easily distracted, difficulty paying attention to details or making careless mistakes. They may also forget things necessary such as eyeglasses or schoolbooks. The American Psychiatric Association made changes to the criteria for ADHD in the most recent diagnostic manual labeling ADHD with different presentations. Some children are not hyperactive but still meet criteria for ADHD these are diagnosed as ADHD inattentive type, or combined type. ADHD effects many aspects of the child’s life at home, school, and socially.

 

Through questionnaires, direct observation, and computer testing can the diagnosis of ADHD can be made. ADHD is treated several different ways. First offering counseling to cope and deal with this diagnosis. ADHD is also treated with medication. The different types of ADHD respond better to different medications.

 

Here at HOPE pediatric behavioral solutions we provide computerized ADHD testing. The test takes 15-25 minutes, and it is administered at the office. The child will sit in front of computer with a web camera and the test will be administered. Once the test results are received usually within 24 hours along with the questionnaires and direct observation can a diagnosis of ADHD and the specific type can be made. Once we have arrived at a diagnosis along with the parents

and child, we can discuss a treatment plan that will benefit the child. The computerized test can be readministered every 3-6 months to determine efficacy of the treatment plan.

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