Child Psychopathology - Unit 4

ADHD

this disorder is characterized by age-inappropriate symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity and cause impairment in major life activities

variable presentation

fine in some settings, worse in others

neurodevelopmental disorder

early onset, persistent course, and lasting alterations in neural development

inattention

An inability to sustain attention, to remember and follow through on instructions, and to resist distraction 

hyperactivity-impulsivity

The under-control of motor behavior, poor inhibition of behavior, the inability to defer gratification, and the inability to inhibit dominant responses

cognitive impulsivity

type of impulsivity: interrupting conversation, blurting out answers

behavioral impulsivity

type of impulsivity: running into the street to grab a ball

emotional impulsivity

type of impulsivity: poorly controlled emotions

utilization behavior

feel compelled to use objects within their environment, even when inappropriate or unnecessary (example: flipping light switch)

ADHD Predominantly Inattentive (ADHD-PI)

this type of ADHD is individuals that mainly struggle with focus, organizing tasks, following instructions, and paying attention to details (don’t have as much hyperactivity, ADD)

ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive (ADHD-HI) 

this type of ADHD is where individuals show significant hyperactivity and impulsivity, such as fidgeting, inability to sit still, excessive talking, and interrupting others (don’t have symptoms of inattention)

ADHD Combined Presentation (ADHD-C) 

this type of ADHD is the most commonly referred

sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT)

a set of behaviors characterized by excessive daydreaming, mental fogginess, hypoactivity, and slow information processing

2 settings

how many settings/locations are symptoms needed in order to diagnose a client with ADHD?

SNAP-4 questionnaire

questions that evaluate symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, mostly given to parents and teachers