tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26082440890943604392024-03-26T23:36:40.493-07:00Navigate ADHDresources about Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderJane Leu Rekashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11175213669806160683noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608244089094360439.post-4607879863940114192024-02-23T09:12:00.000-08:002024-02-23T10:26:20.324-08:00ADHD and ASD overlap<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFH4nhcDcWXa3n5SGixqaYYYzep3zPhyphenhyphenRxY1_swCgi1yPpgZ9XkGYV9J9BHkUMza9uG0adsd6PrB8jcpTLznFCRyw54LO8-bgDFYo4XY1FobTHbyETVh8YgLXxB4k3jnaCaJ_BQ_Vta94UK3SGigE_3hYolyA5EeAWUCjQnK3J_AmQXjnOCiivkx129o/s2000/ADHD%20ASD%20overlap.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1414" height="831" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFH4nhcDcWXa3n5SGixqaYYYzep3zPhyphenhyphenRxY1_swCgi1yPpgZ9XkGYV9J9BHkUMza9uG0adsd6PrB8jcpTLznFCRyw54LO8-bgDFYo4XY1FobTHbyETVh8YgLXxB4k3jnaCaJ_BQ_Vta94UK3SGigE_3hYolyA5EeAWUCjQnK3J_AmQXjnOCiivkx129o/w587-h831/ADHD%20ASD%20overlap.png" width="587" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIRkOzHnSEt5QiiM6xe3sObXbTUARd0imrULk-m_PvxB2Xpw/viewform">ADHD and ASD overlap (google.com)</a></div><br /><p></p>Jane Leu Rekashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11175213669806160683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608244089094360439.post-9939898811115925862023-12-28T17:18:00.000-08:002023-12-28T17:18:29.235-08:00The ADHD Brain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRdSIc4TJkilsH2fHgT3dpm2Uba9IHCMTRWY3Yy3cxpMX3eincs_fEwP5yur7vbnqIndVwQ0T5qjNe0C-XishWlfvS-I79aDVGg-nVDF3Wsa2A__WfoijCGNv7kRQx5k6Q0R1yB77H8pG57wdJPxKQ-9y-8wkIwihEth9bX9n3wad01jvlY9e66rQFiNg/s1024/adhd%20brain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRdSIc4TJkilsH2fHgT3dpm2Uba9IHCMTRWY3Yy3cxpMX3eincs_fEwP5yur7vbnqIndVwQ0T5qjNe0C-XishWlfvS-I79aDVGg-nVDF3Wsa2A__WfoijCGNv7kRQx5k6Q0R1yB77H8pG57wdJPxKQ-9y-8wkIwihEth9bX9n3wad01jvlY9e66rQFiNg/w640-h480/adhd%20brain.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> The ADHD Brain</p><p>• An under aroused brain (Low Dopamine)</p><p>• An uninhibited brain (Low GABA)</p><p>• Motor coordination differences (cerebellum differences)</p><p>• Frontal lobe takes longer to mature</p><p>• 30% less chronological age in executive functions</p><p>• Genetics: The apple does not fall far from the tree.</p><p>• DRD4 Gene (Risk taking, reward seeking)</p>Jane Leu Rekashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11175213669806160683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608244089094360439.post-44631536765619217072023-09-15T09:05:00.003-07:002023-09-15T09:05:24.824-07:00 ADHD in Adults at Midlife - CHADD podcast<h3 style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://chadd.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-adults/podcast-review-adhd-in-adults-at-midlife/">ADHD in Adults at Midlife - CHADD</a></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Jane Leu Rekashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11175213669806160683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608244089094360439.post-58001924077287597202023-06-13T13:59:00.000-07:002023-12-28T17:28:46.564-08:00ADHD Comorbities<p> <a href="https://www.additudemag.com/download/adhd-comorbid-conditions/">ADHD Comorbid Conditions: 9 Most Common Related Disorders (additudemag.com)</a></p><p><a href="https://navigateadhd.blogspot.com/p/adhd-comorbidities.html">ADHD Comorbidities | Navigate ADHD</a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Jane Leu Rekashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11175213669806160683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608244089094360439.post-35284072492710786712023-05-24T16:02:00.008-07:002023-05-24T17:15:25.941-07:00Default Mode Network and ADHD<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnkjFGsAQOjrxm-NCAHbSMs51uogbI6TVImle8VOj9rQV-sOgV22ol5_QvmG98jLemrlHO47nQZ7f3g3dItdhAEkeSTIpU8fO_Lz8hFapDqqQJT6VeQUYma4ADly8cVwnuA6LogQxVxLmoe_YpiqYix4JUil8n0Xx_HScIoLdbQ-9xK9Z3ewiWZJ0/s1640/default%20mode%20network%20(29).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="1640" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnkjFGsAQOjrxm-NCAHbSMs51uogbI6TVImle8VOj9rQV-sOgV22ol5_QvmG98jLemrlHO47nQZ7f3g3dItdhAEkeSTIpU8fO_Lz8hFapDqqQJT6VeQUYma4ADly8cVwnuA6LogQxVxLmoe_YpiqYix4JUil8n0Xx_HScIoLdbQ-9xK9Z3ewiWZJ0/w640-h360/default%20mode%20network%20(29).png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><h3 style="border: 0px; color: #434343; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.6em; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: baseline;">ADHD</h3></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Some neural networks take longer to develop or may be less efficient in kids with ADHD. One example is the “default mode network.” It plays a key role in resting the brain. In kids with ADHD, the brain takes longer to “switch off” activity in the default mode network when they need to focus on something. ADHD affects other pathways too, like the fronto-parietal network. It plays a key role in making decisions and learning new tasks. (That’s why it’s often called the “executive control circuit.”) Differences in this and other neural networks may help explain ADHD symptoms like mind-wandering and trouble with impulse control."</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-and-the-brain&source=gmail&ust=1683941098592000&usg=AOvVaw1jsguag_vI-sumpEVSPrnr" href="https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-and-the-brain" style="border: 0px; color: #1155cc; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">The ADHD Brain | Understood</span></a></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"<a class="topic-link" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/default-mode-network" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2e2e2e; margin: 0px; outline-width: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-color: rgb(255, 108, 0); text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 2px; word-break: break-word;" title="Learn more about Default mode network from ScienceDirect's AI-generated Topic Pages">Default mode network</a><span style="color: #2e2e2e;"> (DMN) dysfunction is theorized to play a role in attention lapses and task errors in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In ADHD, the DMN is hyperconnected to task-relevant networks, and both increased functional connectivity and reduced activation are related to poor task performance." </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878929321000700">Increased integration between default mode and task-relevant networks in children with ADHD is associated with impaired response control - ScienceDirect</a></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x6cNG4w_oHE" style="border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.additudemag.com/default-mode-network-adhd-brain/">Default Mode Network: What Is It & How Does It Impact ADHD? (additudemag.com)</a></p><p style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><br /></p><p style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.labschool.org/news/stories/default-mode-network-motivation-and-attention#:~:text=According%20to%20Rubia%20et%20al%20%282014%29%2C%20recent%20studies,a%20task%20or%20trying%20to%20reach%20a%20goal.">The Default Mode Network and ADHD | The Lab School</a></p><p style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><br /></p><p style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878929321000700">Increased integration between default mode and task-relevant networks in children with ADHD is associated with impaired response control - ScienceDirect</a></p><p style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><br /></p><p style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://laconciergepsychologist.com/blog/default-mode-network-adhd/">The Default Mode Network and ADHD - LA Concierge Psychologist</a></p><p style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><br /></p><p style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2015/12/attention-networks-different-in-kids-with-adhd.html#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20salience%20network%20helps%20us%20stop%20daydreaming%20or,brain%20systems%20is%20weaker%20in%20kids%20with%20ADHD.%E2%80%9D">Interactions between attention-grabbing brain networks weak in ADHD | News Center | Stanford Medicine</a></p><p style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><br /></p><section aria-labelledby="Abs1" data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen-50443292_562="4092" data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen-50443292_563="4092" data-gtm-vis-polling-id-50443292_562="741" data-gtm-vis-polling-id-50443292_563="740" data-gtm-vis-recent-on-screen-50443292_562="14515" data-gtm-vis-recent-on-screen-50443292_563="14514" data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time-50443292_562="9000" data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time-50443292_563="9100" data-title="Abstract" lang="en" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div class="c-article-section" id="Abs1-section" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both;"><div class="c-article-section__content" id="Abs1-content" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-block-start: 1rem; margin-bottom: 40px; margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 8px;"><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with pervasive impairments in attention and cognitive control. Although brain circuits underlying these impairments have been extensively investigated with resting-state fMRI, little is known about task-evoked functional brain circuits and their relation to cognitive control deficits and inattention symptoms in children with ADHD. Children with ADHD and age, gender and head motion matched typically developing (TD) children completed a Go/NoGo fMRI task. We used multivariate and dimensional analyses to investigate impairments in two core cognitive control systems: (i) cingulo-opercular “salience” network (SN) anchored in the right anterior insula, dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (rdACC), and ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (rVLPFC) and (ii) dorsal frontoparietal “central executive” (FPN) network anchored in right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (rDLPFC) and posterior parietal cortex (rPPC). We found that multivariate patterns of task-evoked effective connectivity between brain regions in SN and FPN distinguished the ADHD and TD groups, with rDLPFC–rPPC connectivity emerging as the most distinguishing link. Task-evoked rdACC–rVLPFC connectivity was positively correlated with NoGo accuracy, and negatively correlated with severity of inattention symptoms. Brain–behavior relationships were robust against potential age, gender, and head motion confounds. Our findings highlight aberrancies in task-evoked modulation of SN and FPN connectivity in children with ADHD. Crucially, cingulo-frontal connectivity was a common locus of deficits in cognitive control and clinical measures of inattention symptoms. Our study provides insights into a parsimonious systems neuroscience model of cognitive control deficits in ADHD, and suggests specific circuit biomarkers for predicting treatment outcomes in childhood ADHD."</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-019-0564-4">Inhibition-related modulation of salience and frontoparietal networks predicts cognitive control ability and inattention symptoms in children with ADHD | Molecular Psychiatry (nature.com)</a></p></div></div></section><div class="c-article-access-provider u-mb-32 u-mt-0" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(213, 213, 213); border-image: initial; border-left: none; border-right: none; border-top: 1px solid rgb(213, 213, 213); box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 32px; padding: 8px 16px;"></div><div class="js-context-bar-sticky-point-mobile" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #222222; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></div></div>Jane Leu Rekashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11175213669806160683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608244089094360439.post-32813697035204851212023-05-21T18:16:00.009-07:002023-05-21T18:30:35.555-07:00Women and girls with ADHD<p> </p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aRngPNeLxEM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://knowablemagazine.org/article/mind/2020/adhd-in-girls-and-women"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Under-diagnosed and under-treated, girls with ADHD face distinct risks (knowablemagazine.org)</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">"<span style="background-color: white;">Hinshaw</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="https://hinshawsubdomain.dreamhosters.com/?page_id=146" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(59, 119, 124); box-sizing: border-box; color: #33666b; display: inline; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">began studying girls with ADHD in 1997,</a><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">in a federally funded project that became known as the</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="https://oxfordmedicine.com/view/10.1093/med/9780190213589.001.0001/med-9780190213589-chapter-7" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(59, 119, 124); box-sizing: border-box; color: #33666b; display: inline; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">Berkeley Girls with ADHD Longitudinal Study</a><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">(B-GALS). As he and fellow researchers followed their subjects into womanhood, they found that girls with ADHD have many of the same problems as boys with the disorder, and some extra ones.</span></span></div><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-kerning: normal; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0px 0px 28px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Escaping notice is just one of girls’ special burdens. Girls and women, in general, engage in more “internalizing” behavior than boys, Hinshaw says, meaning they tend to take their problems out on themselves rather than others. Compared with boys who have the disorder, as well as with girls without it, girls with ADHD suffer more anxiety and depression."</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #292929; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"We now know that the developmental trajectory for girls is the opposite of boys. Since girls’ symptoms intensify as estrogen builds in their systems, problems rarely surface by age seven. This is yet another way in which the current criteria make the diagnosis of girls less likely. Indeed, for girls, puberty signals an escalation of symptoms such as emotional reactivity, anxiety, and mood swings. These changes are intensified monthly, when shifting premenstrual estrogen levels can trigger an emotional roller coaster."</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #292929; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.smartkidswithld.org/getting-help/adhd/girls-with-adhd-face-unique-challenges/">Girls with ADHD Face Unique Challenges - Smart Kids (smartkidswithld.org)</a></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">"<span style="color: #231f20;">While it may be true that boys have a higher chance of</span><span style="color: #231f20;"> </span><em style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: inherit; color: #231f20;">receiving</em><span style="color: #231f20;"> </span><span style="color: #231f20;">an ADHD diagnosis, that doesn’t automatically make them more likely to have the condition.</span></span></div><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: inherit; color: #231f20; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 25px; margin-top: 25px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In fact, <hl-trusted-source class="css-12hs4c5" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health" source="PubMed Central" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline;"><a class="content-link css-5r4717" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4195638/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border-color: currentcolor; box-sizing: inherit; color: #02838d; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">experts believe<span class="css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: inherit; cursor: pointer;"><span class="sro" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: inherit; height: 1px; left: -10000px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: auto; width: 1px;">Trusted Source</span></span></a><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: inherit;"></span></hl-trusted-source> clinicians often miss ADHD in girls, for a few key reasons:</span></p><ul style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: inherit; color: #231f20; list-style-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='10' height='10' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Ccircle cx='5' cy='5' r='2.5' fill='%23EC1C82'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");"><li style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 8px;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">they more often have internalized (and less noticeable) symptoms</span></span></li><li style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 8px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">they’re more likely to use coping strategies that help hide their symptoms</span></li><li style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 8px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: inherit;">parents and teachers are less likely to </span>refer girls for diagnosis and treatment"</span></li></ul><div><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adhd-in-girls">ADHD in Girls: Symptoms, Early Signs, and Complications (healthline.com)</a></div>Jane Leu Rekashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11175213669806160683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608244089094360439.post-82247858087515085952022-09-24T08:39:00.005-07:002022-09-24T08:46:09.064-07:00Adult ADHD Group Curriculum<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2gvw9AAAnG8U6IDHc7FEO95nldkNtSpCa5wpPBOmbCMVdJmIe3B2EnkPymB9iINRy3mmyUjOmaEMrynoq2COWFpuR6sdf2RykubmziCatLlMnFMWTzAMfkYI_RTC8BqifFb64qp7iTkGbgmnhaRFNe8awLw2M35juxXmwz1Xb7IOwuixnoVix08H/s1422/adhd%20group.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="1422" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2gvw9AAAnG8U6IDHc7FEO95nldkNtSpCa5wpPBOmbCMVdJmIe3B2EnkPymB9iINRy3mmyUjOmaEMrynoq2COWFpuR6sdf2RykubmziCatLlMnFMWTzAMfkYI_RTC8BqifFb64qp7iTkGbgmnhaRFNe8awLw2M35juxXmwz1Xb7IOwuixnoVix08H/s320/adhd%20group.jpg" width="320" /></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2gvw9AAAnG8U6IDHc7FEO95nldkNtSpCa5wpPBOmbCMVdJmIe3B2EnkPymB9iINRy3mmyUjOmaEMrynoq2COWFpuR6sdf2RykubmziCatLlMnFMWTzAMfkYI_RTC8BqifFb64qp7iTkGbgmnhaRFNe8awLw2M35juxXmwz1Xb7IOwuixnoVix08H/s1422/adhd%20group.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></a><a href="https://navigateadhd.blogspot.com/p/adult-adhd-group-curriculum.html">Adult ADHD Group Curriculum | Navigate ADHD</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Jane Leu Rekashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11175213669806160683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608244089094360439.post-57390097031867547982022-03-20T12:05:00.004-07:002022-09-24T08:32:43.731-07:00Classic ADHD brain differences<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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There are multiple genetic and environmental risk factors with small individual effect that act in concert to create a spectrum of neurobiological liability. Structural imaging studies show that brains of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder are significantly smaller than unaffected controls.<b> The prefrontal cortex, basal ganglia and cerebellum are differentially affected and evidence indicating reduced connectivity in white matter tracts in key brain areas is emerging. </b><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Genetic, pharmacological, imaging, and animal models highlight the important role of dopamine dysregulation in the neurobiology of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. To date, stimulants are the most effective psychopharmacological treatments available for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Currently only immediate release methylphenidate and atomoxetine are approved for the treatment of ADHD in Italy. Drug treatment should always be part of a comprehensive plan that includes psychosocial, behavioural and educational advice and interventions." <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3016271/">source</a><p><b> Rule Outs:</b></p>"Sometimes ADHD-like symptoms are exhibited by patients with established neurogenetic disorders such as Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Neurofibromatosis I, Turner Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Velocardiofacial syndrome, Prader-Willy syndrome, and Fragile X Syndrome." <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3016271/">source</a>
<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Neurofibromatosis I, A disorder of the nervous system affecting development of nerve cell tissues.</li><li>Turner Syndrome, A condition affecting female, due to partially or completely missing sex chromosome. Most of them can lead normal life with regular medical care.</li><li>Williams Syndrome, A rare genetic disorder that causes developmental and learning disabilities.
</li><li>Velocardiofacial syndrome is the result of a microdeletion of DNA on a single copy of chromosome 22q11.2.</li><li>Prader-Willy syndrome, A genetic disorder that affects many parts of the body and their growth. It causes mental and behavioral problems.
</li><li>Fragile X Syndrome, A genetic condition inherited from parents which results in various developmental problems like intellectual disabilities and cognitive impairment.<p>Methylphenidate, sold under the brand name Ritalin and Concerta among others, is a stimulant drug used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It is a first-line medication for ADHD. It may be taken by mouth or applied to the skin, and different formulations have varying durations of effect. It is also used recreationally as a performance-enhancer and/or as a euphoriant.
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ADHD is diagnosed by health professionals who form their opinion by observing a child’s behavior. There are no brain scans, blood tests, or anything else definite that is used during diagnosis. The problem with this is there are many other problems that have the same symptoms of ADHD. Many parents, because of not knowing, settle for ADHD as a diagnosis before looking at everything. For example, any problem dealing with the fuels of the body: water, food, blood and air can cause behavior problems. Water, food, blood and air to the body are just like gas and oil to a car. If you put bad gas or have old or the wrong oil in your car, it will act up just like a child acts up when eating foods they are allergic to, drinking or breathing contaminated water or air or having blood disorders.<br />
There are also many medical, biological, emotional and mental conditions that mimic ADHD also. For those who are searching for reasons behind their child’s behavior, here are some possibilities. Only settle for the diagnosis of ADHD after checking out all of these problems and many more.<br />
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<i>! – Conditions most over looked. * – Other good possibilities to check for. ** – Definitely check if there is a family history of the condition. *** – General problems you can think about yourself and check if you see fit. Rare – Rare conditions but still good to check for and know about.</i><br />
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(! 1.) <b>Hypoglycemia</b> (Low Blood sugar) Low blood sugar can stem from thyroid disorders, liver or pancreatic problems, or adrenal gland abnormalities, or even an insufficient diet. Hypoglycemia can display the same ADHD like sypmtoms.<br />
(! 2.) <b>Allergies</b>: 15 to 20 percent of the world has some type of allergy. A person can be allergic to nearly anything so check for all forms. Food is one of the primary causes of allergic reactions. Just like the Car and human analogy stated above. If a child eats food they are allergic to, the body will not run properly and that may affect behavior. Everyone has different sensitivities to allergens so just because you aren’t affected does not mean your child won’t be also. (Some examples, Allergic reactions to food dye, milk, chocolate, and grains, ect)<br />
(! 3.) <b>Learning disabilities</b>: If the primary place of behavior problems is at school, learning disabilities may be the cause of ill behavior. One of the main things that affect a child’s self-esteem is how well they do in school. If a child has an undiagnosed learning disorder that makes school much harder and sometimes impossible. Children with undiagnosed learning disabilities are labeled as lazy, stupid, and many other downgrading opinions that affect self-esteem. And many times when a child’s self-esteem is at jeopardy they try to make up for it in other sometimes-nonproductive ways such as acting out, bullying, or becoming the class clown.<br />
(! 4.) <b>Hyper or hypothyroidism</b>: An imbalance in metabolism that occurs from an overproduction or underproduction of thyroid hormones. This imbalance may cause a variety of behaviors and may affect all body functions.<br />
(! 5.) <b>Hearing and vision problems</b>: If a child can’t see or hear properly, school and daily things in life are nearly impossible and it may cause ADHD like symptoms especially in educational settings.<br />
(! 6.) <b>Mild to high lead levels, even in the absence of clinical lead poisoning</b>: research shows that children with even mildly elevated lead levels suffer from reduced IQs, attention deficits, and poor school performance. Lead is the leading culprit in toxin-caused hyperactivity..<br />
(*1.) <b>Spinal Problems</b>: Some spinal problems can cause ADHD like symptoms because if the spine is not connected to the brain properly nerves from the spinal cord can give the brain all of signals at once making a child rambunctious and always on the go.<br />
(*2.) <b>Toxin exposures</b>: Children are more vulnerable to toxins than adults. Such as pesticide-poisoning (Eating vegetables and fruit not washed thoroughly, they can be exposed to them by playing outside on the ground), also by gasoline fumes, and herbicides. Inside there are also many toxins. Disinfectants, furniture polishes and air fresheners are toxins that can affect some children’s behaviors. Beds and carpets are one of the most dangerous places in the house because they are full of different types of dust, and other toxins. Toxins can cause hyperactivity, attention deficits, irritability, and learning problems.<br />
(*3.) <b>Carbon Monoxide poisoning</b> : Thousands of children each year are exposed to toxic levels of this gas each year. Sources include gas heaters, and other gas appliances such as fireplaces, dryers, and water heaters.<br />
(*4.) <b>Seizure disorders</b>: The most overlooked is the absence Seizures. During an absence seizure, the brain’s normal activity shuts down. The child stares blankly, sometimes rotates his eyes upward, and occasionally blinks or jerks repetitively, he drops objects from his hand, and there may be some mild involuntary movements known as automatisms. The attack lasts for a few seconds and then it is over as rapidly as it begins. If these attacks occur dozens of times each day, they can interfere with a child’s school performance and be confused by parents and teachers with daydreaming.<br />
(*5.) <b>Metabolic disorders</b>: They reduce the brain’s supply of glucose, the bodies fuel and can cause ADHD like symptoms.<br />
(*6.) <b>Genetic defects</b>: Some mild forms of genetic disorders can go unnoticed in children and display some of the same symptoms of ADHD. Mild forms of Turner’s syndrome, sickle-cell anemia, and Fragile X syndrome are some examples. Almost any genetic disorder can cause hyperactivity or other behavior problems, even if the disorder isn’t normally linked to such problems. Many genetic diseases disrupt brain functions directly, through a variety of paths. A simple blood test can rule out genetic disorders.<br />
(*7.) <b>Sleeping disorders</b> or other problems causing fatigue and crankiness during the day.<br />
(*8.) <b>Post-traumatic subclinical seizure disorder</b>: It causes episodic temper explosions. These fits of temper come out of the blue for no reason. Some of these seizures can be too subtle to detect without a twenty-four-hour electroencephalogram (EEG).<br />
(*9.) <b>High mercury levels</b>: One of the most interesting things regarding high mercury levels is that it can relate to dental fillings. Children who have mercury amalgam fillings in their mouth and grind their teeth are at risk of high mercury levels. American dental associations are defensive on the subject of mercury fillings but many European countries have discontinued the use of them because of side effects. There are also other causes of high mercury levels.<br />
(*10.) <b>High manganese levels</b><br />
(*11.) <b>Iron deficiency</b>: Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin, the oxygen carrying pigment in the blood. Iron is normally obtained through the food in the diet and by the recycling of iron from old red blood cells. The causes of iron deficiency are too little iron in the diet, poor absorption of iron by the body, and loss of blood. It is also caused by lead poisoning in children.<br />
(*12.) <b>B vitamin deficiencies</b>: Many experts believe that one of the main causes for inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, temper tantrums, sleep disorders, forgetfulness, and aggression are caused by faulty neurotransmissions a problem with the neurotransmitters in the brain. Vitamin B-6 is a necessary vitamin used in the making of neurotransmitters that affect behavior. A lack of this vitamin or really any other vitamin can cause a child to act inappropriately.<br />
(*13.) <b>Excessive amounts of Vitamins</b>: Excessive amounts of vitamins can be toxic to the body and may cause the same ADHD like symptoms. It is possible to overdose when taking vitamins so make sure you contact a physician and check for vitamin deficiencies before taking extra vitamins.<br />
(*14.) <b>Tourette’s syndrome</b>: Tourette’s syndrome is a rare but disruptive condition. It involves multiple tics (small, repetitive muscle movements), usually facial tics with grimacing and blinking. Tics may also occur in the shoulders and arms. This is usually accompanied by loud vocalizations, which may include grunts or noises, or uncontrollable (compulsive) use of obscenities or short phrases. The tics are worse during emotional stress and are absent during sleep. The cause is unknown. It occurs most often in boys, and may begin around age 7 or 8 or not until the child is in his or her late teens or early twenties. It may, at times, run in families. This disorder can be mistaken for not being able to sit still or impulsive behavior.<br />
(*15.) <b>Sensory Integration Dysfunction</b>: Sensory Integration Dysfunction is the inefficient neurological processing of information received through the senses, causing problems with learning, development, and behavior. These children are over-sensitive or under-sensitive dealing in touch, taste, smell, sound, or sight. For example, some of these children crave fast and spinning movement, such as swinging, rocking, twirling, and riding the merry-go-round- without getting dizzy. These children may move constantly, fidget, enjoy getting into upside down positions and be a daredevil. These children may become overexcited when there is too much to look at words, toys, or other children. They may cover their eyes, have poor eye contact, be inattentive when drawing or doing desk work, or overreact to bright light. These children often act out in an attempt to cope with their inability to process sensory information such as acting out in crowded or loud places.<br />
(**1.) <b>Early-onset diabetes:</b> Symptoms include aggression, depression, and anxiety. If you have a family history of diabetes checking for this is a must.<br />
(**2.)<b> Heart disease</b>: It affects blood and oxygen flow to the brain affecting brain function that in-turn affects behavior.<br />
(**3.)<b> Cardiac conditions</b>: It can reduce the supply of blood, oxygen and nutrients to the brain. Defective blood vessels between organs to the brain.<br />
(**4.) <b>Early-Onset Bi-Polar disorder</b>: Also know as child-like Bi-polar. The experts state that 85% of children with child-like Bi-polar also meet the criteria for ADHD. The symptoms are extremely close. Most people when they think of Bi-polar disorder, think of Adult like Bipolar which mood swings happen over a somewhat long period of time. In child-like Bipolar, the mood swings can happen many times within a twenty-four hour day, known as rapid cycling. At one moment they’re calm and the next minute they could be in a full fledge temper tantrum. Some of the symptoms are Distractibility, Hyperactivity, impulsivity, separation anxiety, restlessness, depressed mood, low self-esteem, and many more. Early-Onset Bi-polar should be ruled out before ADHD is considered mainly because they are treated with different medications if you choose medications that is. ADHD is treated with stimulant medications which will make a Bipolar child worse possibly psychotic.<br />
(***1.) <b>CAPD </b>(Central Auditory processing Disorder) will sometimes occur in children who have had a history of ear infections and/or PE tubes. Symptoms include distractibility, inability to follow a set of verbal instructions, “space out”, etc.<br />
(***2.) <b>Worms</b>: Such as Pinworms lay their eggs in the anal area, causing tickling and itching, which are most bothersome at night. The lack of sleep from this type of infestation can cause crankiness or bad behavior during the day. When asleep, nightmares may be present. This problem is mostly found in very young children preschool to kindergarten because of primitive toileting skills, they tend to put their fingers in their mouths, and they participate in a lot of hands-on activities with other kids and with pets. Roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms are other examples that can make a child display ADHD like symptoms. Worms cause hyperactive behavior, learning problems, depression, or attention deficits by making children miserable on the inside.<br />
(***3.) <b>Viral or bacterial infections</b>: When a child is affected by an infection that might cause problem behavior.<br />
(***4.) <b>Malnutrition</b> or improper diet: Many children in the United States do not eat a well balanced diet. A proper diet is necessary to growing children. An improper diet can affect a child’s behavior in an ill way.<br />
(***5.)<b> Head injuries</b>: Such as the postconcussion syndrome. Some of the symptoms include Irritability, emotionality, memory problems, depression, and sleep disturbances. A concussion can disrupt brain functioning causing ADHD like symptoms.<br />
(***6.)<b> Dietary Factors</b>: (For example to much caffeine and sugar) At doses as low as 250 milligrams a day, a level many American children exceed- caffeine can cause rambling speech, attention and concentration problems, agitation, heart palpitations, insomnia, and hyperactive behavior. In a way, it is true we are what we eat.<br />
(***7.) Some disorders such as <b>anemias</b> reduce oxygen to the brain causing disturbance in the brains chemistry causing ADHD like symptoms.<br />
(***8.) <b>Fetal alcohol syndrome</b> (FAS) or Fetal alcohol effects (FAE): FAS is a name that doctors use to describe the damage done to children’s brains and bodies when their mother drink heavily during pregnancy. It is the leading form of mental retardation today. Prenatal alcohol impairment, however, also comes in a milder form called fetal alcohol effects (FAE). Children with FAE often don’t look disabled, and they tend to score in the low-normal or even normal range of intelligence. But these kids arent normal. Their mal-developed brains cause them to exhibit a wide range of behavior problems, including hyperactivity, attention problems, learning disorders, and ethical problems such as stealing, lying, and cheating.<br />
(***9.) Intentionally or unintentionally <b>sniffing</b> materials such as modeling glue or other house hold products.<br />
(***10.) Some <b>drugs</b>:, (both prescription and illegal) can cause the brain to atrophy, leading to disturbed cognition and behavior. If your child routinely takes prescription or over-the-counter medications for asthma, hay fever, allergies, headaches, or any other condition, consider the possibility that the drugs are causing or contributing to behavior problems.<br />
(***11.) :A beta-hemolytic streptococcus:(better known as “<b>strep</b>.”) Although these bacteria are most commonly thought of as the cause of strep throat. Left untreated, strep can cause rheumatic fever and a movement disorder called Sydenham’s chorea. Moreover, recurrent infections can lead, in susceptible children, to a group of symptoms collectively known as PANDAS (Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders) Some symptoms of PANDAS include obsessive-compulsive behavior, Tourette’s syndrome, hyperactivity, cognitive problems, and fidgeting.<br />
(***12.)<b> Lack of exercise</b>: “Hyper Couch Potatoes” are children who aren’t moving enough. Some children because of lack of exercise may seem as though they are always in motion, but often that motion is in fits and spurts: leaping up from a chair, spinning around in the lunch line, bouncing in a chair while watching TV. Quite a few hyperactive children actually do not get enough sustained, strenuous exercise to stay healthy mentally and physically. Exercise can make people happier, less anxious, less hyperactive, and less depressed. One reason is that exercise increases serotonin levels in the brain exactly what Prozac, Elavil, and similar drugs do.<br />
(***13.)<b> Gifted Children</b>: Gifted children often display ADHD like symptoms because most of the time they are bored with what other kids their age are doing. Behaviors associated with Giftedness are poor attention, boredom, daydreaming, low tolerance for persistence on tasks that seem irrelevant, their judgment often lags behind their development of intellect, their intensity may lead to power struggles with authorities, and they may have a high activity level. They may need less sleep compared to other children, and they may question rules, customs, and traditions. If your child scores above average on IQ tests, aces exams, has no trouble with homework, has no apparent learning disabilities, and primarily exhibits his or her problems mostly at school, maybe seeking a more challenging class or school would help.<br />
(***14.) <b>Emotional problems</b>: Kids who are experiencing emotional problems most often display ADHD like symptoms. For example, kids who are constantly subjected to bullying at school can display ADHD like symptoms. These are normal kids that act out because they are scared. They experience sleeping problems, sadness, and they develop physical symptoms, especially if they think those symptoms will keep them home from school. Often they can’t concentrate in class, partly because they are worried and partly because they are suffering from sleep deprivation. Really any emotional problem at school or home in which a child is having trouble coping with can result in ADHD like symptoms.<br />
(***15.) Some kids are <b>spoiled and undisciplined</b>: A number of children labeled hyperactive are merely under-disciplined children. They tend to run their household and get away with anything. Dr Syndey Walker stated this problem best of why parents under-discipline their children. He stated that he blamed not the parents but on the psychological experts who have counseled parents for several decades that children are fragile, easily traumatized little flowers who could be ruined for life by a cross look or a scolding which is very untrue. Children need firm discipline and strict rules not abuse but setting rules and standards and demanding those standards be met, and giving consequences when your rules are broken. Labeling undisciplined kids as ADHD who are not gives them an excuse for their misbehavior, which will often make it worse.<br />
(***16.)<b> Spirited children</b>: When dealing with spirited children the problem usually does not lie with the child but with society’s perception of what normal childhood behavior is. Many normal children, according to some people, display ADHD like symptoms not because they are hyperactive or lack sufficient attention spans but because the person forming the opinion has unrealistic standards of how a child should behave.<br />
(***17.) Lack of understanding and <b>communication</b> skills: One of the main reasons why a child acts out and throws temper tantrums when they have a problem is because of their lack of understanding of a problem and lack of expressing how they feel. Children do not have the vocabulary or know how to express their emotions like adults do, that’s why many act out when they are in a difficult situation. They are not able tell you something is wrong so they show you instead. This is one reason why any emotional or medical problem can cause acting out behavior in children.<br />
(Rare 1.) Early stage<b> brain tumors</b>: Found rarely in children but should still be considered. Statistically, this diagnosis may not be important but to individual families, they assuredly are.<br />
(Rare 2.) Brain cysts: Another rare cause of hyperactivity but should still be considered when searching for the reasons behind displayed ADHD like behavior.<br />
(Rare 3.)<b> Temporal lobe seizures</b>: The Temporal lobe is a part of the brain. Any brain malfunction can cause inappropriate behavior. That’s why conducting brain scans is a must when trying to figure out behavior problems.<br />
(Rare 4.) <b>Klinefelter syndrome</b>: A Genetic disorder in which a male has an extra X chromosome (XXY). Many individuals experience<b> learning, behavior, and social problems</b>. A degree of subnormal intelligence appears in some affected individuals. Many affected individuals are skinny and taller than most of their peers. A simple blood test can rule this disorder out.<br />
(Rare 5.) <b>Genetic Disorder XYY</b>: The extra Y chromosome has been associated with antisocial behavior.<br />
(Rare 6.) <b>Porphyria</b>: A hereditary enzyme-deficiency disease. Enzymes are very important to our body’s chemical reactions. Really nothing occurs in our body without enzymes. A lack of enzymes causes body malfunctioning which can cause ill behavior.<br />
(Rare 7.) <b>Candida Albicans infestation</b> (Yeast Infection) : Candida infestations cause hyperactivity in children. Most children who do suffer from Candida infestations have some underlying problem frequently an immune disorder, or a disorder affecting carbohydrate metabolism and thus altering blood sugar levels. So immune disorders can cause other problems that also have the same symptoms of ADHD.<br />
(Rare 8.) <b>Intestinal parasites:</b> Parasites rob the body of needed nutrients which in-turn affects behavior.<br />
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<a href="http://ablechild.org/resources/information-for-help/help-for-parents/50-conditions-that-mimic-adhd/">http://ablechild.org/resources/information-for-help/help-for-parents/50-conditions-that-mimic-adhd/</a>Jane Leu Rekashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11175213669806160683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608244089094360439.post-89349417108901127512019-01-14T11:46:00.002-08:002019-01-14T13:46:53.405-08:00HomeworkCheck out this resource from CHADD<br />
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The first step to getting appropriate treatment is to visit a doctor or mental health specialist. Certain medications, and some medical conditions such as viruses or a thyroid disorder, can cause the same symptoms as depression.<br />
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A doctor can rule out these possibilities by doing a physical exam, interview, and lab tests.
In order to accurately diagnosis you or your child's Mood Disorder or ADHD, etc.,<br />
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I would like to suggest that you make an appointment with your Primary Care Physician to discuss possible contributing medical conditions, such as:<br />
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"Depression also may occur with other serious medical illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and Parkinson's disease. People who have depression along with another medical illness tend to have more severe symptoms of both depression and the medical illness, more difficulty adapting to their medical condition, and more medical costs than those who do not have co-existing depression.7 Treating the depression can also help improve the outcome of treating the co-occurring illness.8 "<br />
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We now know that Depression, Anxiety and ADHD are indeed affecting children in epidemic numbers. Up to 2.5 percent of children suffer from depression and 3 to 5 percent of all children have ADHD (as many as 2 million American children or at least one child in every classroom).<br />
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Approximately 4 out of 100 teenagers get seriously depressed each year. Anxiety disorders affect one in eight children. Research shows that untreated children with anxiety disorders are at higher risk to perform poorly in school, miss out on important social experiences, and engage in substance abuse. Anxiety disorders also often co-occur with other disorders such as depression, eating disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).<br />
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Successful treatment of depression, anxiety or ADHD requires a combination of behavioral and family therapy and proper medication. But you are probably well aware that there has been a backlash against medicating young children – particularly for ADHD with Ritalin.<br />
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Parents have every reason to be concerned about misdiagnosis and incorrect medication. However, according to child psychologist Patricia Dalton, while there have been many cases of children who have given medication when they did not need it, the larger concern is actually children with disorders who are not receiving the proper medication (or the proper dose).<br />
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The Surgeon General’s Report also indicates “fewer children… are being treated for ADHD than suffer from it.” So many more children are not receiving proper treatment including medication, due in part to parents’ fears.<br />
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What is most important is for you to advocate for your child with your physician or psychiatrist. Be sure to have an ongoing dialogue with them about the correct dosage for your child, the correct schedule for giving the medication, proper ongoing monitoring, any needed lab testing, and possible side effects. When you are confident that these questions are being answered, then you can be more comfortable with getting your child the medication they may very well need.<br />
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Note: All health and medication matters should ultimately be discussed with your pediatrician or a child psychiatrist. Also, most diagnoses of depression and ADHD do not occur before age 5, however, there are exceptions. A thorough examination to rule out other medical conditions and to confirm a diagnosis is also necessary.<br />
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Many children and teens with ADHD take a medication called methylphenidate, better known by the brand name Ritalin. But although methylphenidate drugs are the medications that are most frequently prescribed to manage ADHD, lots of children take other medicines to control their ADHD symptoms.
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In addition to methylphenidate drugs, doctors often prescribe other types of medication to help people with ADHD. Like Ritalin, amphetamines (such as Adderall) and dexamphetamines (such as Dextrostat or Dexedrine) treat ADHD by stimulating the brain's attention centers.<br />
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Other types of medications that are prescribed for ADHD are nonstimulating and work differently. These include atomoxetine (like Strattera) and certain antidepressants (such as Wellbutrin). Alpha-2 Agonists are also used: Clonidine or Tenex.
Risperidone – Atypical antipsychotic used in the management of schizophrenia. It has also found use in the treatment of Tourette’s syndrome, bipolar disorder, autism, and aggressive behavior (12).<br />
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<br />Jane Leu Rekashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11175213669806160683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608244089094360439.post-80700604467944601992015-02-25T08:10:00.003-08:002015-02-25T08:10:17.042-08:0012 Tips for Getting Organized for Adults with ADHD<div align="center" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
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<img alt="12 Tips for Getting Organized for Adults with ADHD" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6187" height="225" src="http://g.psychcentral.com/lib/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/AlanLevine_crpd.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); box-sizing: border-box; float: left; height: auto; margin: 8px 6px; max-width: 100%; padding: 2px;" title="how to get organized" width="190" />Organizing is a challenge and a chore for most people. But when you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (<a href="http://psychcentral.com/disorders/adhd/" style="-webkit-transition: all 200ms ease-in-out 0s; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #006688; text-decoration: none; transition: all 200ms ease-in-out 0s;" title="ADHD">ADHD</a>), symptoms like distractibility, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating can make getting organized seem impossible.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />But there are small steps you can take to organize your space and your life. Below, attention and ADHD coach Laura Rolands and clinical psychologist and ADHD expert Ari Tuckman share their strategies for getting a handle on clutter and creating a clean space.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">1. Start small</span>. When it comes to organizing, one of the mistakes people with ADHD make is to try to work on everything at once, said Rolands, who operates <a href="http://myattentioncoach.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 200ms ease-in-out 0s; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #006688; text-decoration: none; transition: all 200ms ease-in-out 0s;" target="newwin">LSR Coaching and Consulting</a>.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The second mistake, according to Tuckman, is letting your space become unbearably disorganized. So the disorganization becomes doubly overwhelming, and you give yourself more reasons to avoid it.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />“Pick one area to clean for today and make it an area that is not too large,” such as “one section of your kitchen counter or one corner of your living room,” Rolands said.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />If this is still overwhelming, think of an amount of time that feels comfortable to you, such as 10 minutes, she said. Set your timer, and organize until you hear the ding. Timers also serve as great reminders that you need to move on to your next project.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">2. Work on one small area each day</span>, Rolands said. Again, this helps you avoid getting overwhelmed and easily distracted.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">3. Organize on a regular basis</span>. As Tuckman said, “We don’t expect one shower to last all week, so it’s the same with organizing.”<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Find yourself slipping? “Remind yourself that although being organized takes some time, it also saves time when you’re able to find things quickly and with less stress,” he said.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">4. Shrink your stuff</span>. “The less you have, the easier it is to organize what’s left,” said Tuckman, who’s also the author of <a href="http://adultadhdbook.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 200ms ease-in-out 0s; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #006688; text-decoration: none; transition: all 200ms ease-in-out 0s;" target="newwin">More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Strategies for Adults with ADHD</a>.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Some items will be easier to part with than others, he noted, while you might hold onto items just in case you need them later. But he reminded readers that “If you can’t find it when you need it, you may as well not own it.”<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">5. Downsize regularly</span>. In addition to getting rid of the things you own, be strict about buying more things and letting clutter in your life in general. “The less stuff that comes into your life, the less you need to manage, so get yourself off of mailing lists and resist the temptation to buy those unnecessary little items,” Tuckman suggested.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">6. Keep your system as simple as possible</span>. Having an easy organization system “makes it more likely that [you] will stick with it, which is the ultimate goal,” Tuckman said. For example, use file folders with brightly colored labels, Rolands said. Using different colors makes them easier to find, Tuckman said.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Too distracting? “Use one folder for all bills related to the house, rather than creating separate folders for each bill,” he said.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">7. Color-code email based on the sender</span>. “This way, you can see emails from your priority customers, family members and bosses first,” Rolands said.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">8. Create a simple system for your home and office mail</span>. Mail is something that easily piles up and creates tons of clutter. So organize mail every day. “Give yourself a few options such as File, Toss, Do and Delegate,” she said.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">9. Carve out time to clean the clutter</span>. Rolands suggested that readers “Make an appointment with yourself to organize.”<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">10. Limit distractions</span>, Rolands said. If you don’t want to be organizing in the first place, there are tons of things that can pull for your attention. So turn off the TV and computer, and let your phone go to voicemail. Also, consider other common distractions that stop you from accomplishing your tasks and avoid those.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">11. Ask for help</span>. You don’t have to organize alone. For starters, you can ask someone to simply be in the room as you organize. “Having someone else present tends to keep us working longer and [with] fewer distractions,” Tuckman pointed out.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />If you’re having particular trouble creating a simple organizing system, ask a friend to help or hire a coach, Rolands said.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">12. Check out helpful resources</span>. Rolands likes the <a href="http://www.help4adhd.org/" style="-webkit-transition: all 200ms ease-in-out 0s; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #006688; text-decoration: none; transition: all 200ms ease-in-out 0s;" target="newwin">National Resource Center on AD/HD</a> for anything ADHD-related and <a href="http://www.familieswithpurpose.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 200ms ease-in-out 0s; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #006688; text-decoration: none; transition: all 200ms ease-in-out 0s;" target="newwin">Families with Purpose</a>, “an organization dedicated to helping busy parents create a meaningful family life for themselves and their children.”<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Also, ADDitude magazine offers a variety of <a href="http://www.additudemag.com/resources/printables.html" style="-webkit-transition: all 200ms ease-in-out 0s; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #006688; text-decoration: none; transition: all 200ms ease-in-out 0s;" target="newwin">free downloads</a> on organizing and other ADHD information.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ultimately, do what works best for you. “There is not a one-size-fits-all [system] with regard to anyone, especially adults with ADHD,” Rolands said. Tuckman added, “Don’t expect yourself to enjoy [organizing], just do it anyway.”</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Roboto, 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">You may have heard many different opinions about what ADHD is or is not. Those opinions vary widely on a spectrum, with one extreme holding on to the view that ADHD is mainly a genetic brain condition, while the other extreme affirms that ADHD does not exist at all. As always, the truth lies somewhere in the middle.In order to present you with the most complete understanding possible of what ADHD is, I thought that you could greatly benefit from getting a “contrasted view” of the field of ADHD. This is why I have compared the traditional medical view of ADHD to the Unritalin Solution view of ADHD.</span><br />
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Because the effects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can strain relationships in many ways, it is important for the person who has the condition to let important people in their life know about their diagnosis. ADHD affects relationships differently from couple to couple, but here are ten tips that can prove helpful for most relationships:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; margin: 1rem 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.53846rem;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Work together. Because ADHD affects both people in a relationship, both should be involved in the treatment plan. Educate yourselves on the condition and treatment so you know what to expect. In the end, working together makes the entire experience easier on both people.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Talk to each other. Communication is an important key to any relationship, but it is essential when dealing with ADHD. Sit down and discuss how ADHD has affected your relationship, both the good and the bad. If you have to, schedule some time to be together and discuss your relationship regularly. Realize that the process will probably take more than one sitting, so keep talking! Talk about how you feel about ADHD and what sorts of things you'd like to change. Talk about your strengths and weaknesses and find ways to accommodate both of you. For example, if one person becomes overwhelmed at having to go grocery shopping, don't make that person do it; he or she might be better off keeping the kids busy or doing the laundry while the other person goes to the store. The next time you talk, go over the changes you were able to make and see if they were successful or not.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Help in follow through. People with ADHD often have trouble following through with what they intend to do, including sticking to their treatment plans. The person in the relationship who doesn't have ADHD can do several things to help the other person stick to their plan and honor their agreements. Try to find ways of reminding that are effective, but aren't nagging. There are a lot of suggestions about how to change the environment to help the person.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Write things down. When things are written down, they're a lot harder to forget. Make lists of things to do in a day or over the weekend. Leave reminders about putting dishes in the dishwasher or taking the kids to soccer practice.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Differentiate between ADHD and the person. Some personality traits are caused by ADHD and others are just personality traits. Don't blame all of your (or your partner's) problems on ADHD, because it doesn't cause all of them. Recognize which traits are ADHD and which are the person, then work towards adapting the right ones.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Watch out for signs of a bad relationship. Relationships are always complicated, but ADHD can set up roles that are more difficult on the people involved. Some couples find that the person with ADHD feels that they have to be submissive to the other person's demands and organization. At the same time, the person without ADHD often feels that they are a slave to the ADHD (always cleaning up or being in charge). Get any of these feelings out in the open. It is important to discuss how you feel and ways to make things better.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Make time for each other. As in any relationship, it is important to make sure you have time just to be together. Take a weekend away or spend a Saturday afternoon at home or take each other out to dinner during the week to have some time together.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Praise each other often. Take the time to point out the good things about each other. Whether you're the person without ADHD or with ADHD, praise your partner when he or she does something well. It may seem silly at first, but it will become easier and more cherished with time.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Keep your sense of humor. ADHD can be frustrating, but it also can be a lot of fun. Try to see the humorous side of ADHD as well. When you have the choice between laughing and crying, try laughing. No one and no couple is perfect, the ones that laugh often have an easier time.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Get outside help. Many couples need extra help and seeing a therapist can prove extremely worth while.</li>
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If you or your child has symptoms of difficulty focusing from ADHD, then you might be looking for additional ways to help along with or instead of medication. Yoga is one such promising strategy.</div>
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<li style="list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;">Plan around your splurges</li>
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