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Introducing Cheryl:Introducing Cheryl:

A child with AD/HDA child with AD/HD

Presented by: Team Side TrackPresented by: Team Side Track

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Introducing CherylIntroducing Cheryl

Our presentation will include:Our presentation will include:

2.2. An explanation of AD/HDAn explanation of AD/HD

3.3. Symptoms and behaviors of AD/HD andSymptoms and behaviors of AD/HD andhow it affects children differentlyhow it affects children differently

4.4. What services and supports are availableWhat services and supports are available

for parents and educatorsfor parents and educators

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Cheryls DiagnosisCheryls Diagnosis

Cheryl has been diagnosed with AD/HD: aCheryl has been diagnosed with AD/HD: a

neurological condition that affects herneurological condition that affects her

behavior, thoughts and emotions.behavior, thoughts and emotions.

This means that Cheryl has a medicalThis means that Cheryl has a medical

condition, not a learning disability.condition, not a learning disability.

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What is AD/HD?What is AD/HD?

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Cheryls DiagnosisCheryls Diagnosis

Cheryls parents had to observe herCheryls parents had to observe hersymptoms for 6 months before she wassymptoms for 6 months before she wasofficially diagnosed.officially diagnosed.

A grueling procedure was required forA grueling procedure was required forCheryls parents. An evaluation wasCheryls parents. An evaluation wasrecommended to include:recommended to include:A thorough medical and family history.A thorough medical and family history.

A general physical and neurological exam.A general physical and neurological exam.A comprehensive interview with her parents,A comprehensive interview with her parents,

Cheryl, and Cheryls teacher(s).Cheryl, and Cheryls teacher(s).

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Cheryls DiagnosisCheryls Diagnosis

Standardized screening tools for ADD / ADHD.Standardized screening tools for ADD / ADHD.

Observation of Cheryl.Observation of Cheryl.

A variety of psychological tests to measureA variety of psychological tests to measure

Cheryls IQ and social and emotionalCheryls IQ and social and emotional

adjustment.adjustment.

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DiagnosisDiagnosis

To be diagnosed with AD/HD, people (adults andTo be diagnosed with AD/HD, people (adults and

children like Cheryl) must exhibit multiplechildren like Cheryl) must exhibit multiple

symptoms of:symptoms of:

hyperactivityhyperactivity impulsivity, orimpulsivity, or

inattention.inattention.

the symptoms must have a negative impact onthe symptoms must have a negative impact on

the persons education, career, relationships, orthe persons education, career, relationships, or

social life.social life.

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DiagnosisDiagnosis

Since ADD / ADHD starts in childhood, theSince ADD / ADHD starts in childhood, thedoctor or therapist will look at how early thedoctor or therapist will look at how early thesymptoms appeared usually before the age ofsymptoms appeared usually before the age of77

The symptoms must have been going on for atThe symptoms must have been going on for atleast 6 months before ADD / ADHD can beleast 6 months before ADD / ADHD can bediagnosed.diagnosed.

The symptoms of ADD / ADHD must be presentThe symptoms of ADD / ADHD must be present

in multiple settings, such as at home andin multiple settings, such as at home andschool. If the problem only appears in oneschool. If the problem only appears in oneenvironment, it is unlikely to be caused by ADDenvironment, it is unlikely to be caused by ADD

/ ADHD./ ADHD.

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Prevalence of ADHDPrevalence of ADHD

Between 3-5 % of children have AD/HD,Between 3-5 % of children have AD/HD,

or approximately two million children inor approximately two million children in

the United States.the United States.

It is estimated in the US that 56% ofIt is estimated in the US that 56% of

these children are on medication.these children are on medication.

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Prevalence of ADHDPrevalence of ADHD

In Canada, 2-12%, or 25,000 children areIn Canada, 2-12%, or 25,000 children are

reported to have AD/HD.reported to have AD/HD.

Up to 67% of these children will continueUp to 67% of these children will continue

to have symptoms as adults.to have symptoms as adults.

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Cheryls CharacteristicsCheryls Characteristics

There are 3 main symptoms of AD/HD that canThere are 3 main symptoms of AD/HD that can

vary between Cheryl and other children:vary between Cheryl and other children:

3.3. InattentionInattention

4.4. HyperactivityHyperactivity

5.5. ImpulsivityImpulsivity

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Causes of AD/HDCauses of AD/HD

Scientists are still working on determiningScientists are still working on determining

exact cause but feel that biological,exact cause but feel that biological,

genetic, and environmental factors couldgenetic, and environmental factors could

be contributing factorsbe contributing factors

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InattentionInattention

restless and fidgety, easily distractedrestless and fidgety, easily distracted

loosing or forgetting things (toys, pencils, books)loosing or forgetting things (toys, pencils, books)

unable to stay on task during work or playunable to stay on task during work or play

often does not listen when spoken tooften does not listen when spoken to has difficulty organizing tasks and activitieshas difficulty organizing tasks and activities

avoids activities requiring sustained mental activityavoids activities requiring sustained mental activity(school work or homework)(school work or homework)

may also be inactive (hypoactive), may come acrossmay also be inactive (hypoactive), may come acrossas being lazy or a daydreameras being lazy or a daydreamer

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HyperactivityHyperactivity

often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seatoften fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat often leaves seat in classroom or in other situations inoften leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in

which remaining seated is expectedwhich remaining seated is expected often runs about or climbs excessively in situations inoften runs about or climbs excessively in situations in

which it is inappropriate (in adolescents or adults, maywhich it is inappropriate (in adolescents or adults, maybe limited to subjective feelings of restlessness)be limited to subjective feelings of restlessness)

often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisureoften has difficulty playing or engaging in leisureactivities quietlyactivities quietly

is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by ais often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by amotor"motor" often talks excessivelyoften talks excessively

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ImpulsivityImpulsivity

acts on impulseacts on impulse

interruptsinterrupts

impatientimpatient easily frustratedeasily frustrated

often blurts out answers before questionsoften blurts out answers before questions

have been completedhave been completed often has difficulty awaiting turnoften has difficulty awaiting turn

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The Difference Between Boys andThe Difference Between Boys and

GirlsGirls

Boys will be diagnosed with AD/HD 2-4Boys will be diagnosed with AD/HD 2-4

times more than girls.times more than girls.

Boys are often diagnosed earlier than girlsBoys are often diagnosed earlier than girls

because they exhibit more disruptive andbecause they exhibit more disruptive and

aggressive behaviors.aggressive behaviors.

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Cheryls Positive CharacteristicsCheryls Positive Characteristics

Like many children with AD/HD, Cheryl isLike many children with AD/HD, Cheryl is

very creativevery creative

shows strong leadership qualitiesshows strong leadership qualities

is compassionateis compassionate shows empathy towards others, especially toshows empathy towards others, especially to

younger children, elderly people, and marginalizedyounger children, elderly people, and marginalized

groups.groups.

Cheryl also has great stick- to- it- ness and canCheryl also has great stick- to- it- ness and canhyperfocus on a subject that is of great interesthyperfocus on a subject that is of great interest

to her.to her.

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QuoteQuote

For many people, ADHD is not a disorderFor many people, ADHD is not a disorder

but a trait, a way of being in the world.but a trait, a way of being in the world.

When it impairs their lives, then itWhen it impairs their lives, then it

becomes a disorder. But once they learnbecomes a disorder. But once they learnto manage its disorderly aspects, they canto manage its disorderly aspects, they can

take full advantage of the many talentstake full advantage of the many talents

and gifts embedded in this sparkling kindand gifts embedded in this sparkling kindof mind. Hallowell and Rateyof mind. Hallowell and Ratey

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QuoteQuote

[AD/HD is] a misleading name for an[AD/HD is] a misleading name for an

intriguing kind of mind[it should beintriguing kind of mind[it should be

simply viewed as] a name for a collectionsimply viewed as] a name for a collection

of symptoms, some positive, someof symptoms, some positive, somenegative (Hallowell and Ratey 2005, p.negative (Hallowell and Ratey 2005, p.

4).4).

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Local Resources AvailableLocal Resources Available

ADD Centre: 101-701 Pembina Highway,ADD Centre: 101-701 Pembina Highway,

Winnipeg 897-4493Winnipeg 897-4493

Offers training in Neurofeedback which canOffers training in Neurofeedback which can

teach concentration methods. Also offersteach concentration methods. Also offerssupport to parents, children, and educatorssupport to parents, children, and educators

ADHD Support Group: 617 Erin Street,ADHD Support Group: 617 Erin Street,

Winnipeg 774-1821Winnipeg 774-1821 Offers support mainly for adults but is also aOffers support mainly for adults but is also a

resource centreresource centre

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Internet ResourcesInternet Resources

The following websites offer excellent onlineThe following websites offer excellent onlineinformation for educators, students, andinformation for educators, students, andparents:parents:

The Learning Disabilities Association of CanadaThe Learning Disabilities Association of Canada

http://www.ldac-taac.cahttp://www.ldac-taac.ca CADDAC Centre for ADD/ADHD Advocacy,CADDAC Centre for ADD/ADHD Advocacy,

CanadaCanadahttp://www.caddac.ca/cms/page.php?2http://www.caddac.ca/cms/page.php?2

Learning Disabilities Association of AlbertaLearning Disabilities Association of Albertahttp://www.ldaa.ca/resources/free_teachers.ashttp://www.ldaa.ca/resources/free_teachers.as

http://www.ldac-taac.ca/http://www.ldac-taac.ca/http://www.caddac.ca/cms/page.php?2http://www.caddac.ca/cms/page.php?2http://www.ldaa.ca/resources/free_teachers.aspxhttp://www.ldaa.ca/resources/free_teachers.aspxhttp://www.ldaa.ca/resources/free_teachers.aspxhttp://www.caddac.ca/cms/page.php?2http://www.ldac-taac.ca/

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In ClosingIn Closing

AD/HD is not a learning disability but a medicalAD/HD is not a learning disability but a medical

conditioncondition

Almost guaranteed you will have 2 or 3 studentsAlmost guaranteed you will have 2 or 3 students

with AD/HD in your classroomwith AD/HD in your classroom Children and adults can display symptoms ofChildren and adults can display symptoms of

inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivityinattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity

Children can effectively learn to properly controlChildren can effectively learn to properly controlthese symptoms if early detection and support isthese symptoms if early detection and support is

made available.made available.

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One Guys Insight into his AD/HDOne Guys Insight into his AD/HD