Children with ADD and Tourett's Syndrome
● ADD/ADHD
주의력결핍과잉행동장애(注意力缺乏過剩行動障碍)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
주의력 결핍 과다행동 장애, 혹은 주의력 결핍 과잉행동 장애로 불린다. 대표적인 증상으로는, 지속적으로 주의집중력이 부족하여 산만하거나 과다활동과 충동성, 과잉행동을 보인다. 이러한 증상들은 개인차가 있으며 높은 확률로 나이가 먹어가면서 뇌 또한 성장하며 사라지거나 지속적인 치료를 통해 사라지게 할 수 있다. 주로 영아기부터 증상을 보이며, 소아기에 증상이 진단 가능할 정도로 개화하는 시기에 진단 가능하며, 과잉행동과 주의집중장애를 모두 지닌 경우나 둘 중 하나만 지닌 경우로 나뉜다.
뇌의 구조적 장애가 성장으로 해결되지 않았거나, 치료가 불충분한 경우에는 성인ADHD로 병이 이어된다. 이 경우 대체적으로 과잉행동과 충동성은 사라지나, 주의집중력 결핍으로 인해 학력이 낮거나 사회생활에 어려움을 겪고 있을 확률이 높고, 치료 성공률 또한 낮아진다.
Do I Have ADD? Are You TotallyADD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a problem with memory, distractions, focus, restlessness, forgetfulness, follow through, and organizing. NOTE: This quiz will give you a sense of whether or not you have ADHD/ADD. But it will NOT replace a full assessment by a doctor.
There are 18 quick questions: The first 9 explore inattention and focus. If what we are describing happens often select YES. If it happens infrequently or not at all select NO. Do I have ADD? Let's find out...
I HAVE POOR ATTENTION TO DETAIL
I often make small mistakes. I skim read. I rush things. I mess up dates, get details wrong, or make simple errors because I’m not paying attention.
Yes
No
Your child daydreams a lot at school and is easily distracted when he's doing homework or chores. Maybe he fidgets constantly. You might wonder if he has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Or is it attention deficit disorder (ADD)?
Is there a difference?
Many people use the terms to mean the same thing -- and that's sometimes correct. But not always.
● ADD vs. ADHD
ADD is a type of ADHD that doesn't involve constant movement and fidgeting. But it's a blurry distinction. The confusion dates to 1994. That's when doctors decided all forms of attention-deficit disorder would be called "attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder," even if the person wasn't hyperactive.
Which term is right for your family to use depends on your child's specific symptoms and diagnosis. It's important to talk with an experienced mental healthprovider to make sure your child gets the right diagnosis.
Daydreamer or Fidgeter?
ADHD is a brain-based disorder. It can interfere with your child's everyday activities at home and at school. Kids who have it have trouble paying attention and controlling their behavior, and are sometimes hyperactive.
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Before she's diagnosed, you will want to note your child's symptoms. The CDC offers an ADHD checklist for children that may help you keep track of them.
Here are the signs to look for:
Inattention: Includes disorganization, problems staying on task, constant daydreaming, and not paying attention when spoken to directly.
Impulsivity: Includes spur-of-the-moment decisions without thinking about the chance of harm or long-term effects. She acts quickly to get an immediate reward. She may regularly interrupt teachers, friends, and family.
Hyperactivity: Involves squirming, fidgeting, tapping, talking, and constant movement, especially in situations where it's not appropriate.
Mental health professionals in the United States use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to diagnose all psychiatric conditions, including ADHD. The latest version divides it into three types:
ADHD predominantly inattentive presentation (what used to be called ADD)
ADHD predominantly hyperactive-impulsive presentation
ADHD combined presentation
Your child's diagnosis will depend on her specific symptoms.
ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Presentation (ADD)
Kids with this condition aren't hyperactive. They don't have the high energy level seen in others with ADHD. In fact, children with this form may seem shy or "in their own world."
● Turret
a small, circular tower that is part of a castle or a large building