Attention Deficit Disorders: ADD and ADHD

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Course Description
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions of children and adults all over the world. Although it is considered a mental health issue by some medical practitioners, ADHD is actually a complex neurobiological disorder, thus, it cannot be treated by therapy alone. There are many excellent new drugs which are effective and non-addicting which are proven to help those who suffer with this disorder. Additionally, there are homeopathic options available today that were not available in the past. ADHD is not caused by bad parenting, psychological trauma or drug addiction. Although, ADHD is not purely a mental health disorder, psychological counseling (combined with medication) can assist by teaching behavior modification techniques. Having ADHD is not anything to be ashamed of, in fact, many creative, intelligent, successful, productive people have been diagnosed with this disorder. This course will cover many aspects of ADHD and will help clear up myth from fact. This course is appropriate for those who want to learn more about attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Boys and men are three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls and women, however, it is unclear why this is since girls and women are equally likely to have the disorder. ADHD is not a sex specific disorder, however, it does display differently in males than females.
ADHD symptoms may lessen in adulthood or disappear altogether. It is believed that many of those with ADHD in childhood learn to self-modify their behaviors and symptoms. Because of this, they are able to manage the negative consequences that often accompany and are a result of the disorder. For instance, the inability to focus and stay still for long periods, as is required for school and college study and work tasks may be compensated for by performing tasks in shorter more intense bursts. As children grow into adults with ADHD, many, if not most, learn how to compensate for the disorder, thus, fewer adults are diagnosed than are children. However, a small percentage of adults with ADHD continue to have symptoms that they are not aware that they are caused by ADHD. Many of them would benefit from medication and behavioral therapy.
Treatment typically involves medications, behavioral interventions, and modifications. These two components combined help those with ADHD control the symptoms and manage the disorder so that they can lead productive, fulfilling lives.
During the last few years, many different terms for children and adults with ADHD have been introduced and used. They were mainly influenced by American descriptions of the classification system used by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).ADD and ADHD are synonyms. The acronym ADD stands for "Attention Deficit Disorder" and the acronym ADHD stands for "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder." Although, ADHD includes the term Hyperactivity, they are still classified as the same. While the disorder may have lesser and greater degrees of hyperactivity, it has been found that hyperactivity to some extent is a clear characteristic of its symptoms. So, one would not be diagnosed with the disorder if there were no symptoms of hyperactivity, even if they are minor and/or periodic.
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
ADHD is the term used in the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) for the diagnostic criteria for this disorder.
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
With or without hyperactivity ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder, is the older term from the DSM. Thus, in some older literature you will find this term as a synonym for ADHD. However, by all current standards ADD is no longer used to describe the disorder, even though some literature and Web sites will refer to ADD as a disorder which has all symptoms except hyperactivity. This course will only use the acronym "ADHD" to describe Attention Deficit Disorder with or without high hyperactivity.
Conclusion
ADHD affects girls, boys, men, and women equally, athough boys and men are three times more likely to be diagnosed with the disorder. It is characterized by a set of symptoms that persist over a long period and, which are constant, consistent, and persistent. Symptoms include the inability to focus, lack of attention, hyperactivity, physical and mental control problems, and relationship problems. The acronym ADD is no longer used by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and it has been replaced by ADHD.
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Course Lessons
Lesson 1. Definition of ADHD, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Lesson 1 Video
Review 2 Articles: ADHD; ADHD Information
Take Poll: ADHD Course
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 1 : Definition ADHD
Lesson 2. Characteristics of Students with ADHD
Lesson 2 Video
Review 2 Articles: Symptoms of ADD and ADHD; Signs and Symptoms of ADD/ADHD
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 2 : Characteristics of Students with ADHD
Lesson 3. Prevalence and Sub-Types of ADHD
Lesson 3 Video
Review 2 Articles: ADHD Statistics; Types of ADHD
Complete Exam: Lesson 3 : Prevalence and Sub-Types of ADHD
Lesson 4. What Causes and What Does not Cause ADHD
Lesson 4 Video
Review 2 Articles: Causes of ADHD; ADHD Causes
Take Poll: Causes of ADHD
Complete Exam: Lesson 4 : What Causes and What Does not Cause ADHD
Lesson 5. Assessment and Diagnosis of Students with ADHD
Lesson 5 Video
Review Article: Diagnosis
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 5 : Assessment and Diagnosis of Students with ADHD
Lesson 6. Medication Interventions and Treatment for Students with ADHD
Lesson 6 Video
Review 2 Articles: Treatment Guidelines; Medications to Treat ADHD
Complete Exam: Lesson 6 : Medication Interventions and Treatment for Students with ADHD
Lesson 7. Behavioral Interventions and Treatments for Students with ADHD
Lesson 7 Video
Review Article: Behavioral Treatments for ADHD
Take Poll: Treatments
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 7 : Behavioral Interventions and Treatments for Students with ADHD
Lesson 8. Educational Placement Options for Students with ADHD
Lesson 8 Video
Review 2 Articles: ADHD and the Classroom; Strategies for Teachers
Complete Exam: Lesson 8 : Educational Placement Options for Students with ADHD
Lesson 9. Family, School, and Societal Issues of Students with ADHD
Lesson 9 Video
Review 2 Articles: Family Challenges; Teens and ADHD
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 9 : Family, School and Societal Issues of Students with ADHD
Lesson 10. Course Conclusion
Lesson 10 Video
Review 2 Articles: National Resource Center on ADHD; CHADD
Take Poll: What is your opinion of this course?
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: A Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the characteristics of students with AD/HD.
- Identify the prevalence and types of AD/HD.
- Describe the causes of AD/HD.
- Describe assessment and diagnosis processes for students with AD/HD.
- Identify educational placements options for students with AD/HD.
- Describe behavioral interventions for students with AD/HD.
- Describe medication interventions for students with AD/HD.
- Identify family issues of students with AD/HD, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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