Condition
ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.
Inattention means a person may have difficulty staying on task, sustaining focus, and staying organized, and these problems are not due to defiance or lack of comprehension.
Hyperactivity means a person may seem to move about constantly, including in situations when it is not appropriate, or excessively fidgets, taps, or talks. In adults, hyperactivity may mean extreme restlessness or talking too much.
Impulsivity means a person may act without thinking or have difficulty with self-control. Impulsivity could also include a desire for immediate rewards or the inability to delay gratification. An impulsive person may interrupt others or make important decisions without considering long-term consequences.
Hyperactivity – impulsivity
- Fidget and squirm while seated.
- Leave their seats in situations when staying seated is expected, such as in the classroom or the office.
- Run, dash around, or climb at inappropriate times or, in teens and adults, often feel restless.
- Be unable to play or engage in hobbies quietly.
- Be constantly in motion or on the go, or act as if driven by a motor.
- Talk excessively.
- Answer questions before they are fully asked, finish other people’s sentences, or speak without waiting for a turn in a conversation.
- Have difficulty waiting one’s turn.
- Interrupt or intrude on others, for example in conversations, games, or activities.
Rehabilitation
- The rehabilitation of persons with ADHD requires a “multimodal” approach.
- It consists of the client, parents, teachers, school, peer and environment to some extent.
- The rehabilitation process of a person with ADHD is a continuous and lifelong process, as each developmental stage of a person’s life could bring a different level of challenge and issues.
- The process of rehabilitation covers the medical, psychological, cognitive, social, physical, emotional and vocational aspects.
- Rehabilitation of persons with ADHD is essential to reduce the impact of the disorder, to improve quality of life and enhance personal and emotional wellbeing.
Hyperactivity – impulsivity
- Fidget and squirm while seated.
- Leave their seats in situations when staying seated is expected, such as in the classroom or the office.
- Run, dash around, or climb at inappropriate times or, in teens and adults, often feel restless.
- Be unable to play or engage in hobbies quietly.
- Be constantly in motion or on the go, or act as if driven by a motor.
- Talk excessively.
- Answer questions before they are fully asked, finish other people’s sentences, or speak without waiting for a turn in a conversation.
- Have difficulty waiting one’s turn.
- Interrupt or intrude on others, for example in conversations, games, or activities.
Rehabilitation
- The rehabilitation of persons with ADHD requires a “multimodal” approach.
- It consists of the client, parents, teachers, school, peer and environment to some extent.
- The rehabilitation process of a person with ADHD is a continuous and lifelong process, as each developmental stage of a person’s life could bring a different level of challenge and issues.
- The process of rehabilitation covers the medical, psychological, cognitive, social, physical, emotional and vocational aspects.
- Rehabilitation of persons with ADHD is essential to reduce the impact of the disorder, to improve quality of life and enhance personal and emotional wellbeing.
Medication
Stimulants
Non- Stimulants