ADHD

Question 1

What does ADHD stand for?

Answer 1

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Question 2

What is ADHD?

Answer 2

Early onset, persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity

Question 3

What is the age of onset for ADHD?

Answer 3

3-7 years

Question 4

What are risk factors for ADHD?

Answer 4

Male
FHx
Social deprivation 
Family conflict
Parental cannabis/alcohol exposure

Question 5

What are the features of ADHD?

Answer 5

Inattention
Hyperactivity
Impulsivity

Question 6

What would you see with inattention?

Answer 6

Highly distractable
Not listening when spoken to
Forgetting/losing things

Question 7

What would you see with hyperactivity?

Answer 7

Restlessness/fidgeting
Reclessness
Excessive talking

Question 8

What would you see with impulsivity?

Answer 8

Difficulty waiting
Temper tantrums
Disobedience

Question 9

How is ADHD managed generally?

Answer 9

Provide support for parents/teachers

Support for the child

Question 10

How is ADHD managed in pre-school age children?

Answer 10

Parent-training - reinforce good behaviours

Education programmes

Question 11

How is ADHD managed in school age children?

Answer 11

Psychoeducation
CBT

Severe ADHD = ritalin

Question 12

What are the ICD-10 criteria for ADHD?

Answer 12

Abnormality of attention, activity and impulsivity - at home
Abnormality of attention, activity and impulsivity - at school
Directly observed abnormality of attention or activity
Does not meed criteria for other disorders
Onset before 7
Duration of at least 6 months
IQ > 50