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ADHD

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ATTENTION DEFICT HYPERACTIVE DISORDER

Marita Riddle. 2nd Period. Graphic Arts
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SYMPTOMS

  • Impulsivity
  • Innatentiveness
  • Impaired concentration
  • Hyperactivity

HOW IS ADHD CONTRACTED

  • Not contractable
  • Most are born with it

IS ADHD CONTAGIOUS

  • No, it is a mental disorder

CASES OF ADHD

  • 6.4 million people have been diagnosed
  • About 70% are children

CHILDREN WITH ADHD

  • Children are usually born with ADHD

PEOPLE IN THE US WITH ADHD

  • 5.9 million people in the US have been diagnosed

TREATMENT

  • Medication
  • (Concerta, Dexedrine, Focalin, Metadate, Ritalin, Vyvanse)
  • Physchosocial therapy
  • (Behavior modification, social skills training, support groups)
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CURE

  • There is no cure, only treatments