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NAMI PA Main Line Forum - ADHD in Children
1. Created September 2013
ADHD in Children
Presented by NAMI PA, Main Line,
an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness
Presenter:
Aita Susi MD
AITASUSImd.com
610 308 8454
Please view the final slide for NAMI PA, Main Line contact information
and the link to the complete YouTube video of this PowerPoint with narration.
2. History
The video that launches after this slide provides narration for the History of ADHD.
3. Diagnosis
Need 6 criteria in 2 different settings
Ex. School and home
Onset before age 7
Evidence of problems in daily living
2 basic varieties: inattentive and hyperactive
Many ways to diagnose
Who How
The video that launches after this slide provides narration for the Diagnosis of ADHD.
5. Hyperactive
Difficulties with
fidgeting staying in your seat
climbing quiet play
excessive talking taking turns
interrupting blurting out answers
“on the go” all the time
6. Over diagnosis
Normal childhood behavior is diagnosed as illness
Behavioral problems are diagnosed as illness
Other conditions the can look like ADHD are
misdiagnosed as ADHD (anxiety, depression, mania)
Provider inexperience
7. Under diagnosis
“That’s just the way she is”
Daydreaming doesn’t catch attention
Chaos in the household due to parental or sibling
mental illness, divorce, or other difficulties can pull
attention away from a child with ADHD
Shame
Provider inexperience
9. Difficult aspects of ADHD
Excessive talking
Disturbs others (can’t sit still, hits)
Inappropriate comments
Doesn’t listen
Lose things
Homework difficulties
1-2 yrs delayed socially because don’t know how to
read social cues
Engage in risky, impulsive behaviors
Risk of MJ and alcohol use if ADHD is untreated
The video that launches after this slide provides narration for the Features of ADHD.
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11. Parental stress
Managing calls from the school about behavioral
problems
Handling homework that takes a very long time to
complete
Books, papers, hats, etc get lost
Needing to repeat yourself
Difficulties with social interactions
What if the parent has ADD too?
Take-home message: Be patient
12. Positive aspects of ADHD
Creativity
Smart
Spontaneous
Works quickly
Good at problem solving
Emotional sensitivity
Exuberance
13. Some famous people with ADHD
Robin Williams
Walt Disney
John Lennon
Russell White
Greg Louganis
Thomas Edison
Dustin Hoffman
Michael Phelps
Leonardo da Vinci
Albert Einstein
Galileo
Henry Winkler
Henry Ford
Jason Kidd
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Salvadore Dali
14. Myths vs facts
Caused by poor parenting
Biological and often genetic
If 1 child has it, all of my children will
Not all children in a family will have it
ADHD is not a disability
ADHD is recognized as a disability by ADA and IDEA
Medication is the only treatment
There are several treatment options
Kids with ADHD want to behave badly
Kids with ADHD cannot be consistent in their behaviors
16. ADHD treatment
Get the ADHD brain “on line” with medications that
stimulate the brain
Provide behavioral modifications via rewards that
stimulate the brain
Teach family members and teachers how to work
with an ADHD brain to get the best results possible
Take-home message: The ADHD brain needs
to be stimulated
The video that launches after this slide provides narration for ADHD Treatment.
17. MTA study
14-month study with 500+ children ages 7-10
4 groups of children
- Medication - Behavioral therapy
- Combo - Usual community care
(2/3 received some meds)
All 4 groups had a reduction of ADHD symptoms
Significantly greater improvement in the medication
and combo groups with those in the medication
group doing a little bit better
Take-home message: Medication is the best
18. MTA follow-up
2 yrs after the end of the study
Symptoms remained better than baseline in all groups
There were no differences in symptoms between any of the
groups
Take-home message: It doesn’t matter what
you do, but do something
19. Risks of not treating
Poor academic performance
Low self-esteem
Less emotional stability
Less success in the future
Physical injury
Higher rates of substance abuse
Take-home message: Less chances of living to
their full potential
20. Medications
Short acting and long acting
2 basic types
Amphetamines (ex. Vyvance, Adderall)
Methylphenidate (ex. Conterta, Methadate)
Used less often
Atomoxetine (Stratera)
Alpha agonists (Clonidine, Guanfacine)
21. Behavior modifications
Behavior breaks down when the demand placed on a
person exceeds their ability to complete the task
Want your child to develop skills to master life
Learned helplessness can be the result of not taking
the time to teach a child how to master life with an
ADHD brain
Take-home message: Pills don’t teach skills
22. What you as a parent can do
Pick 2 or 3 key areas to address
Discuss these with your child and set clear
boundaries with clear consequences
Remain neutral when there are violations and simply
institute the agreed upon consequences
Maintain a loving relationship with your child
Take-home message: Clear consequences
delivered with neutrality
The video that launches after this slide provides narration for Advice.
23. Tips and ideas
Use a timer
1 instruction at a time
Frequent praise (ratio of 3:1 at least)
Charts to check off items
Rewards to stimulate the brain
Provide choices
Give reminders and support
Take-home message: Be creative, be patient
24. Other points to keep in mind
All looks normal on the outside - inside there are
things going on/not going on that we can't see
Keep your cool. When there's a problem - no raised
voices, no pointing
ADHD kids are very needy. Recognize that & adjust
to it but don’t judge
Get help for yourself when you need it
Take-home message: Be patient and stay calm,
remember your love for your child
25. Resources - Books
Raising Boys With ADHD: Secrets for Parenting Healthy,
Happy Sons by Mary Anne Richey and James Forgan
The ADHD Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You
Gain Motivation and Confidence (Instant Help Book for
Teens) by Lara Honos-Webb
The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD by John
F. Taylor Ph.D.
Taking Charge of ADHD: A Complete Authoritative
Guide for Parents by R. Barkley
1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 by
Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D.
26. Resources – Web sites
Children and Adults with ADHD www.chadd.org/
Jim Forgan Ph.D. http://jimforgan.com/
A magazine with tips for parents
http://www.additudemag.com/
27. Further questions?
Feel free to contact me
Aita Susi MD
aitasusimd@gmail.com
610-308-8454
The video that launches after this slide provides narration for the Q&A.
28. Created September 2013
Presented by NAMI PA, Main Line
an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness
www.NAMIpaMainLine.org
info@NAMIpaMainLine.org
The PowerPoint presentation for this document can be found at:
www.NAMIpaMainLine.org/info-resources/info-on-mental-illness-coping/
The full YouTube presentation can be found at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B65vP0hyVwQ&list=UUz6Wc-
NdgxpG0zb6oBSLowA
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