ADHD (ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER) IN SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (age 9-16)

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Unit 23 Health issues for specific groups

ADHD (ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER) IN SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (age 9-16)

In my report, I will outline the facts about ADHD and new research among child psychiatrists and paediatricians, along with the current situation in the UK.

Introduction

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sometimes called attention deficit disorder (ADD) or hyper kinetic disorder (HKD) is a neurobiological disorder caused by an imbalance of some of the neurotransmitters found in the brain, called nor epinephrine and dopamine.

ADHD is one of the most common disorders of childhood and is characterised by symptoms of impulsivity and hyperactivity or inattention. The symptoms are not seen to the same degree in all people diagnosed with the disorder and healthcare professionals recognise that there are 3 main combinations of symptoms:

* Some people have predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type

* Some have predominantly inattentive type

* And some have a combined type - this makes up the majority of ADHD cases.

Hyperactive or impulsive behaviours may include; fidgeting, having trouble playing quietly, interrupting others and always being 'on the go'. Symptoms of inattention include; being disorganised, being forgetful and