Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADHD
There is a strong genetic predisposition for the occurrence of ADHD. There is increasing evidence that it is a neurobiological deficiency disorder. Environmental factors that are thought to be effective in its emergence and maintenance can be summarized as smoking during pregnancy, alcohol intake, low birth weight, exposure to neurotoxins such as lead, various infections, neglect and / or abuse.
In order to be able to say that a child or an adult has ADHD, complaints about attention, mobility, and impulsivity
Should start before the age of 12,
Should be continued in at least two environments (home, work, school) and for at least 6 months
Should disrupt social, professional and / or academic skills,
Should not occur due to another mental disorder.
Since there is a lot of variability in normal behavior before the age of four, it is difficult to differentiate ADHD symptoms except in very severe cases. A good evaluation interview is the gold standard for diagnosis.
Observation
Detailed examination of the complaints
Getting detailed background and family history information
Gathering information about the child from multiple sources such as school and family
The evaluations for differential diagnosis (physical and neurological examination, behavioral evaluation scales and cognitive tests) are our helpers in diagnosis.
Tests and scales prepared for parents and teachers are not definitive diagnostic tools. However, they help the diagnosis. In our country, the scales and evaluations below are frequently used to question the symptoms;
Conners Rating Scale
Conners Assessment Scales
Achenbach Child Behavior Rating Scale
Turgay ADHD Scale
WISC-R / WISC-4 tests
Moxo test
The treatment should be tailored to the individual. Indispensable elements of treatment;
• Pharmacotherapy (drug therapy)
• Psychoeducation
• Collaboration with family and school
 
 
References:
Ruhsal Bozuklukların Tanısal ve Sayımsal Elkitabı-5 (DSM V)
Anormal psikolojisi: Ann M Kring, Sheri L Johnson ve ark.
Psikiyatri, Davranış Bilimleri/Klinik Psikiyatri: Kaplan&Sadock
ADHD
There is a strong genetic predisposition for the occurrence of ADHD. There is increasing evidence that it is a neurobiological deficiency disorder. Environmental factors that are thought to be effective in its emergence and maintenance can be summarized as smoking during pregnancy, alcohol intake, low birth weight, exposure to neurotoxins such as lead, various infections, neglect and / or abuse.
In order to be able to say that a child or an adult has ADHD, complaints about attention, mobility, and impulsivity
Should start before the age of 12,
Should be continued in at least two environments (home, work, school) and for at least 6 months
Should disrupt social, professional and / or academic skills,
Should not occur due to another mental disorder.
Since there is a lot of variability in normal behavior before the age of four, it is difficult to differentiate ADHD symptoms except in very severe cases. A good evaluation interview is the gold standard for diagnosis.
Observation
Detailed examination of the complaints
Getting detailed background and family history information
Gathering information about the child from multiple sources such as school and family
The evaluations for differential diagnosis (physical and neurological examination, behavioral evaluation scales and cognitive tests) are our helpers in diagnosis.
Tests and scales prepared for parents and teachers are not definitive diagnostic tools. However, they help the diagnosis. In our country, the scales and evaluations below are frequently used to question the symptoms;
Conners Rating Scale
Conners Assessment Scales
Achenbach Child Behavior Rating Scale
Turgay ADHD Scale
WISC-R / WISC-4 tests
Moxo test
The treatment should be tailored to the individual. Indispensable elements of treatment;
• Pharmacotherapy (drug therapy)
• Psychoeducation
• Collaboration with family and school
 
 
References:
Ruhsal Bozuklukların Tanısal ve Sayımsal Elkitabı-5 (DSM V)
Anormal psikolojisi: Ann M Kring, Sheri L Johnson ve ark.
Psikiyatri, Davranış Bilimleri/Klinik Psikiyatri: Kaplan&Sadock