Diagnosis and treatment of children with attention deficit disorder: A close look at clinical practice

1993 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-30
Author(s):  
Gill Lewin ◽  
Janet Fletcher
1993 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-30
Author(s):  
Gill Lewin ◽  
Janet Fletcher

Clinic procedures are frequently justified on the basis of research studies, yet clients and procedures may be sufficiently different to make generalisation of findings a dubious proposition. For this reason the staff of a major children’s clinic chose to review both process and outcome in the diagnosis and treatment of children referred with suspected attention deficit disorder. Children were diagnosed as having attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity. However, the diagnostic groups could be differentiated on too few pre-treatment variables to be considered different populations. In addition, the treatment offered did not differentiate between children with different diagnoses. Evaluation of treatment at 4 mths showed limited improvement in children who were treated with methylphenidate (Ritalin). At 12 mths no improvements were evident that could be directly attributed to treatment. The study points out the importance of individual clinics monitoring the processes of diagnosis and treatment of children referred with suspected attention deficit disorder and emphasises the need for referring agents and clinic personnel to maintain effective communication.


1997 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 398-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kapil Sayal ◽  
Eric Taylor

The strong recent public interest in attention deficit disorder and its drug treatment has led to the need for, and development of, guidelines for clinical practice. As a first step in this process our aim was to ascertain the current level of professional consensus on certain points regarding the use of medication in attention deficit disorder. Although a high level of consensus was found in relation to indications and prescribing issues, opinion was divided on details of how the treatment should be delivered – including the role of paediatricians, and the use of psychological treatments.


1989 ◽  
Vol 40 (7) ◽  
pp. 708-712
Author(s):  
Peter S. Jensen ◽  
Stephen N. Xenakis ◽  
Robert E. Shervette ◽  
Michael W. Bain ◽  
Harry Davis

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Yadira Fabiola Macías Macías ◽  
Janeth Delgado Gonzembach

Esta investigación me permitió identificar que la hiperactividad es un síndrome que se lo puede detectar a tiempo cuando se realiza un diagnóstico y un tratamiento a la persona que lo padece. Los seres humanos forman parte de un gran sistema familiar y las acciones que tome un miembro de esta podrán afectar positiva o negativamente. ¿Cómo incide la orientación familiar en el trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad que presentan los niños? El objetivo de la presente investigación es orientar con directrices específicas a padres y docentes para solucionar la problemática presentada. El material que se aplicó durante la investigación fueron fichas de observación, entrevistas y encuestas. El método que utilicé corresponde al cualitativo, inductivo – deductivo. Los resultados nos permitirán evidenciar que este tipo de conductas afecta al desarrollo integral del niño. Se procedió a levantar un informe para emitirlo al Departamento de Consejería Estudiantil, para que sean ellos quienes procedan a tomar las medidas pertinentes junto con los representantes legales o padres de familia. Es necesario que se dé una detección temprana y una intervención eficaz, la problemática del niño hiperactivo podría resultar relativamente controlable. Posiblemente el retraso en el proceso de evaluación, diagnóstico y tratamiento favorece una evolución negativa del trastorno que podría incluir las siguientes situaciones: hiperactividad permanente, bajo cociente intelectual, alteraciones de conductas asociadas, falta de equilibrio mental de los padres y las relaciones escolares y familiares deficientes. PALABRAS CLAVES: Trastorno; familia; hiperactividad; déficit. FAMILY ORIENTATION AND ITS IMPACT ON ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER WITH HYPERACTIVITY IN CHILDREN AND GIRLS ABSTRACT This research allowed me to identify that hyperactivity is a syndrome that can be detected in time when a diagnosis and treatment is made to the person who suffers it. Human beings are part of a large family system and the actions taken by a member of this family can affect positively or negatively. How does family orientation affect attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children? The objective of this research is to guide parents and teachers with specific guidelines to solve the problems presented. The material that was applied during the investigation was observation cards, interviews and surveys. The method I used corresponds to the qualitative, inductive - deductive method. The results will allow us to show that this type of behavior affects the integral development of the child. A report was prepared to be issued to the Department of Student Counseling, so that they are the ones who proceed to take the pertinent measures together with the legal representatives or parents. It is necessary that there be an early detection and an effective intervention, the problematic of the hyperactive child could be relatively controllable. Possibly the delay in the process of evaluation, diagnosis and treatment favors a negative evolution of the disorder that could include the following situations: permanent hyperactivity, low IQ, alterations of associated behaviors, lack of mental balance of parents and school and family relationships deficient. KEYWORDS: Disorder; family; hyperactivity; deficit.


2016 ◽  
Vol 70 ◽  
pp. 53-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stéphane Potvin ◽  
Genevieve Charbonneau ◽  
Robert-Paul Juster ◽  
Scot Purdon ◽  
Smadar Valérie Tourjman

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