Rethinking A.D.H.D.

These flashcards cover key terminology and concepts from the lecture notes regarding A.D.H.D., its diagnosis, treatment, and evolving understandings of the disorder.

A.D.H.D.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Stimulant medications

Drugs prescribed to treat A.D.H.D., including Ritalin and Adderall, which affect chemicals in the brain that regulate attention and behavior.

Multimodal Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Study (M.T.A.)

A major study comparing the long-term effects of stimulant treatment with non-pharmaceutical treatments for A.D.H.D.

Population diagnosis rate

The percentage of a specific population diagnosed with a condition, such as A.D.H.D. among American children.

Ritalin

A popular stimulant medication that was historically the leading treatment for A.D.H.D.

Behavioral training

A non-pharmaceutical treatment approach focusing on changing children’s behaviors through training and techniques.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (D.S.M.)

A manual used by clinicians to diagnose mental disorders based on specific criteria, including symptoms and severity.

Neurodevelopmental disorder

A category of disorders that affect the development of the nervous system, impacting behavior, memory, and learning.

Biomarker

A biological characteristic that can be measured and evaluated as an indicator of a medical condition.

Environmental factors

External elements and circumstances that can influence a child's behavior and may affect the symptoms of A.D.H.D.