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Chapter: ADHD and Behavior Disorders in Children (NOBA)
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By Richard Milich and Walter Roberts, University of Kentucky. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder that is most often diagnosed in school-aged children. Many children with ADHD find it difficult to focus on tasks and follow instructions, and these characteristics can lead to problems in school and at home. How children with ADHD are diagnosed and treated is a topic of controversy, and many people, including scientists and nonscientists alike, hold strong beliefs about what ADHD is and how people with the disorder should be treated. This module will familiarize the reader with the scientific literature on ADHD. First, we will review how ADHD is diagnosed in children, with a focus on how mental health professionals distinguish between ADHD and normal behavior problems in childhood. Second, we will describe what is known about the causes of ADHD. Third, we will describe the treatments that are used to help children with ADHD and their families. The module will conclude with a brief discussion of how we expect that the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD will change over the coming decades.

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Psychology
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Reading
Author:
Maura Krestar
Date Added:
05/19/2021
Video: Disorders in Childhood
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Provides an introduction to psychological disorders diagnosed during childhood. Includes information on the following topics: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their respective symptoms, causes, and other characteristics.
Duration: 2:42

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Psychology
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Material Type:
Lesson
Author:
Hawkes Learning
Date Added:
05/16/2021