assessment of adhd
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Assessment of ADHD. Dr. Kersi Chavda. Fact:. ADHD is a clinical diagnosis with no specific validated biological or cognitive tests. . Evaluation should ideally include. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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ASSESSMENT OF ADHD Dr. Kersi Chavda
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FACT:
ADHD is a clinical diagnosis with no specific validated biological or cognitive tests.
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EVALUATION SHOULD IDEALLY INCLUDE Interview with parents to evaluate
developmental, medical and family history, and assess family functioning
Interview with child to assess physical disorder, co morbid mood disorder, tic disorder, anxiety disorder, substance use disorder or speech or language problems
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NOTE THAT… Patients with ADHD, either youth or adult,
tend to under report their ADHD symptoms, so collaborative history is helpful
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CHECK OUT: Medical problems e.g. endocrinopathy,
environmental exposure Neurological disorders e.g. petit mal epilepsy
or complex partial seizures Collateral information from school, including
school rating scales Specific Rating scales for parents and
teachers
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ASSESSMENT SCALES FOR ADHD DSM IV scales Connors Rating Scale –Revised These have demonstrated high sensitivity
and specificity for differentiating between children with ADHD and aged-matched community controls
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LAB TESTS: Lead levels(not common) Thyroid function tests Vit B12 levels Vit D3 levels Iron deficiency EEG Neuro –imaging Genetic testing
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SPECIALIST CONSULTATION Us e the services of a Neuro-developmental
Paediatrician , neurologist, psychiatrist, psychologist, Occupational Therapist
Rarely hospitalize if the patient is a danger to himself or to another
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D/D Thyroid disorders Foetal -alcohol syndrome PANDAS Autism and PDD Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiant Disorder Depressive disorder/Bipolar disorder Substance use disorder
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ONCE DIAGNOSIS OCCURS….
move towards treatment
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Treatment of ADHD
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FACT: The Multimodal Treatment Study for ADHD
suggested that stimulant medication is a reasonable first-line treatment for most children with ADHD.
However, concomitant psycho-socio-behavioural interventions are also indicated.
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NON- DRUG THERAPY Behaviour Therapy:
As an adjunct to drug therapy Alone as initial therapy in very young
children or those with mild symptoms or if there is a disagreement about the diagnosis
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ASPECTS OF BEHAVIOUR THERAPY Information and the natural history of the
condition Learning to observe the child's appropriate
and inappropriate behaviour more carefully Using a home “Token economy” system
effectively…positive and negative reinforcements
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ALSO How to use “Time out” effectively How to manage non-compliant behaviours in
public Learning to avoid future behavioural
catastrophes
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YOU NEED TO take individual differences in co morbid
mental health issues and behavioural problems, functional impairments and family issues ,into account while designing appropriate interventions
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NOTE There is no evidence to support the use of
CBT, Play Therapy or dietary modifications in the treatment of ADHD in children.
However, there is evidence to support the use of CBT with drug therapy in the treatment of adults with ADHD.
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TEACHERS ROLE Individualize intervention plans to meet the
specific needs of the child Identify antecedents and consequences of
their classroom behaviours Clearly state class-room rules Provide a structured learning environment Review the rules every day
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IMPORTANT Give feedback to the student frequently Provide consistent consequences Provide positive feedback for good behavior
and ignore mild inappropriate ones Preferential seating Divide longer assignments into smaller
discrete pieces Use a token economy system
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ALSO Use “Time-out” appropriately Consider interventions like use of a
buddy/peer tutoring Use of concessions laid down by the various
Boards of education
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USE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY This is known to benefit kids who have
ADHD….done on a long term basis. It can be used individually or in a group
situation
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PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENTS Consider stimulants like Methylphenidate to
be the first –line drug treatment Response rates estimated to be between 75
to 80%
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OTHER MEDICATIONS Atomoxetine Buproprion TCAs Clonidine Anti-psychotics? Anti-epileptics?
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SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS: Explain ADHD to parents and their families Encourage patients to reach their individual
treatment goals Explain the rationale of specific behavioural
modifications Explain drug therapy>>>why? How long?
Dosage? Side-effects
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ALSO Read…but remember that Dr Google is not a
doctor Join support groups or start them in your area Follow-up/ monitor patients regularly
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HOWEVER… Pharmacological or psychotherapeutic
treatment of co morbid psychiatric disorders may need to be initiated first if they are significantly impairing…e.g. mood disorders or tic disorders
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Thank you