Academic, Behavioral, and Cognitive Effects of OROS® Methylphenidate on Older Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Background. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neglected illness in a developing country.Objectives. The objectives of this study are to investigate the prevalence and pattern of ADHD among children in a Nigeria.Methods. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from the parents of children (and older children) who attended children outpatients’ clinic during the study period. The DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder were used.Results. Two hundred and seventy-three (273) out of 282 questionnaires were filled completely, giving a response rate of 96.8%. Nine (9) children fulfilled the stated criteria for ADHD giving a prevalence rate of 3.2%. There is no association between gender and ADHD (P=0.784).Conclusions. The prevalence of ADHD in our setting is 3.2%, which is similar to that obtained elsewhere in the world.

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Animal-Assisted Interventions for Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Psychological Reports ◽

10.1177/0033294115626633 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 118 (1) ◽

pp. 292-331 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Caroline Busch ◽

Lara Tucha ◽

Alzbeta Talarovicova ◽

Anselm B. M. Fuermaier ◽

Ben Lewis-Evans ◽

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Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Alternative Treatment ◽

Neurodevelopmental Disorders ◽

Treatment Strategies ◽

Cognitive Effects ◽

Treatment Approaches ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Core Symptoms ◽

Positive Effect

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders and is characterized by core symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Given the limitations of the existing treatment strategies, it seems necessary to consider the further exploration of alternative treatment approaches. In this review, the application and complementary use of animal-assisted interventions to the treatment of ADHD were discussed. Several mechanisms including calming, socializing, motivating, and cognitive effects of animal-assisted interventions were explored. Since studies directly investigating these effects on ADHD are scarce, so each of them were examined in terms of how it could benefit the treatment of ADHD. These effects can have a positive effect on several core symptoms of ADHD.

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Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Children with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder: Impact of Age and Learning Disabilities

Learning Disability Quarterly ◽

10.2307/25474650 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 31 (4) ◽

pp. 171-185 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Ana Miranda ◽

Manuel Soriano ◽

Inmaculada Fernández ◽

Amanda Meliá

Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Learning Disabilities ◽

Behavioral Problems ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Rating Scales ◽

Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽

Older Children ◽

Emotional Symptoms ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder

Comorbidity with other psychological problems (PP) complicates the course of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and makes treatment more difficult. The purpose of the present study was to (a) study the correspondence between the perceptions of parents and teachers about PP, (b) determine which PP predict the severity of the manifestations of ADHD, and (c) analyze the role of age and learning disabilities (LD) in the development of PP and ADHD. The participants were 72 children with a clinical diagnosis of ADHD. The PP were measured using rating scales filled out by parents and teachers. The results showed high correspondence between the two informant groups in rating the problems of behavior and overactivity. However, agreement on emotional symptoms was much lower. Inattention, emotional lability, and conduct problems predicted the severity of the ADHD. Finally, the younger children with ADHD+LD experienced more associated problems than the older children.

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