ADHD in a nutshell

1. ADHD

2. DSM V DEFINITION
ADHD is characterized by a pattern of behavior, present in
multiple settings (e.g., school and home), that can result in
performance issues in social, educational, or work settings.
As in DSM-IV, symptoms will be divided into two categories of
inattention and hyperactivity and impulsivity that include
behaviors like failure to pay close attention to details, difficulty
organizing tasks and activities, excessive talking, fidgeting, or
an inability to remain seated in appropriate situations

3. HOW TO SOLVE THIS SYMPTOMS?
PILLS: MAINLY AMPHETAMINES:
Adderall
Dexedrine
Dextrostat
Vyvanse
MetadatE
Concerta
Daytrana
Ritalin
Methylin
Quillivant
Focalin...

4. OTHER DISORDERS THAT LEAD TO
MISDIAGNOSIS
VISION PROBLEMS SLEEP DISTURBANCE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE MOOD DISORDERS (BIPOLAR D&
DEPRESSION)
HEARING PROBLEMS LEARNING DISABILITIES
SENSORY PROCESSING D. GIFTEDNESS
OCD SEIZURE DISORDERS
TOURETTE SYNDROME ASPERGER (ASD)
NEUROCHEMICAL DISTRACTIBILITY&IMPULSIVITY
SCHIZOPHRENIA FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
FRAGILE X SYNDROME
OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS: DIET, IRON DEFICIENCY, ALLERGIES, HYPERTHYROIDISM,
PITUITARY TUMOR, PREMATURING, MENTAL POISONING...

5. OTHER CAUSES

6. CONCLUSIONS
1. IT’S IMPORTANT TO ESTABLISH A GOOD DIAGNOSIS
2. IS BETTER TO EDUCATE.
3. WE HAVE NEITHER ENOUGH SHRINKS NOR ENOUGH DRUGS