Screening of School Children for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder using Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Teacher Rating Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-119
Author(s):  
Jayendra R. Gohil ◽  
◽  
Mrigank N. Gupta ◽  
Shruti U. Patel ◽  
Shreya A. Patel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
School Children ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Teacher Rating ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Teacher Rating Scale

scholarly journals Frequency of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children aged 6-11 years old in the city of Piranshahr

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 424-433
Author(s):  
Abdolkarim Piroti ◽  
Shahrokh Amiri ◽  
Seyed Mahmoud Tabatabaei
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Teacher Rating ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Teacher Rating Scale ◽  
Conners Teacher Rating Scale ◽  
Inattention And Hyperactivity

Background. One of the most common childhood disorders is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ADHD in children aged 6-11 years in Piranshahr city (Iran). Methods. This descriptive-analytical study involved six hundred primary school students (300 girls and 300 boys) in Piranshahr city who were enrolled in the study using stratified random sampling. The frequency of ADHD was assessed using the short form of the Conners Teacher and Parent Rating Scale. Results. The frequency of inattention and hyperactivity indices in girls were respectively 13% and 15%, per Conners Parents Rating Scale, and 14.6% and 16.6% per Conners Teacher Rating Scale, while the frequency of ADHD index was 6.33% and 8.66%, respectively. The frequency of inattention and hyperactivity indexes in boys were respectively 11% and 17% per Conners Teacher Rating Scale, and 20.6% and 24.6%, respectively, per Conners Parents Rating scale, whereas the frequency of ADHD index was based on parents and teacher was 5.6% and 18.3%, respectively. Conclusion. This study showed that the prevalence of children prone to ADHD in the Piranshahr region is relatively high in comparison with other regions of the country. Therefore, it is necessary to study this disorder in the identity card of children at the entrance to kindergartens and schools to identify the patients, so through timely and appropriate intervention, its important complications in adolescence and adulthood can be prevented.

scholarly journals A pilot study on the efficacy of Valeriana officinalis mother tincture and Valeriana officinalis 3X in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Radmila Razlog ◽  
Janice Pellow ◽  
Sally J. White
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Teacher Rating ◽  
Valeriana Officinalis ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Teacher Rating Scale ◽  
Symptom Questionnaire ◽  
Mother Tincture

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an increasingly prevalent behavioural disorder characterised by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity.  Valeriana officinalis is a botanical medicine that has been found to be beneficial in the treatment of disorders characterised by restlessness. To date, no research has been conducted on homeopathic preparations of Valeriana officinalis for this condition. The aim of this three-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study was to determine the efficacy of homeopathic Valeriana officinalis mother tincture (MT) and 3X potency on ADHD. Thirty children between the ages of five and 11 years, pre-diagnosed with ADHD, were recruited. Valeriana officinalis MT (n = 10), 3X (n = 10) or placebo (n = 10) were administered orally three times a day for two weeks. Efficacy was assessed by the Barkley and DuPaul teacher rating scale, the children’s checking task and the parent symptom questionnaire scores on day 1 (prior to treatment), at the end of weeks two and three (with treatment), and then after the third week following no treatment. A statistically significant improvement was found in the participants’ behaviour in the MT and 3X groups, with particular reference to sustained attention, anxiety and impulsivity and/or hyperactivity. Preliminary findings suggested that Valeriana officinalis MT and 3X may have applications in the management of ADHD.Aandagsgebrek-hiperaktiwiteitsindroom  (AGHS)  is  toenemend  ’n algemene gedragsongesteldheid,  wat  gekenmerk  word  deur  onoplettendheid,  impulsiwiteit  en hiperaktiwiteit. Daar is vasgestel dat Valeriana officinalis ’n plantaardige medisyne is wat voordelig kan wees in die behandeling van ongesteldhede wat gekenmerk word deur rusteloosheid. Tot op hede is geen navorsing uitgevoer op die gebruik van homeopatiese preparate  van  Valeriana  officinalis vir  hierdie  ongesteldheid  nie.  Die  doel  van  hierdie drieweeklange,  dubbelblinde,  troosmedisyne-gekontroleerde  loodsstudie  was  om  die effektiwiteit van homeopatiese Valeriana officinalis Moertinktuur (MT) en 3X sterkte vir die behandeling van AGHS te bepaal. Dertig kinders tussen die ouderdomme van 5 en 11 jaar, wat vantevore gediagnoseer is met OGHO, is gewerf. Valeriana officinalis MT (n = 10), 3X (n = 10) of troosmedisyne (n = 10) is mondeliks drie keer per dag vir twee weke toegedien. Effektiwiteit is gemeet op dag 1 (voor behandeling), aan die einde van weke twee en drie (tydens behandeling), en na die derde week sonder behandeling deur middel van tellings wat behaal is op die Barkley and DuPaul teacher rating scale, die children’s checking task en die parent symptom questionnaire. ’n Statisties beduidende verbetering is gevind in die gedrag van die deelnemers in die MT en 3X groepe, in die besonder met betrekking tot volgehoue oplettendheid, angstigheid en impulsiwiteit en/of hiperaktiwiteit. Voorlopige bevindinge dui daarop dat Valeriana officinalis MT en 3X moontlik gebruik kan word in die behandeling van AGHS.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among Primary School Children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2015–2016

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S120-S120
Author(s):  
T. Albatti ◽  
Z. ALHedyan
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Disorder ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

IntroductionADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorder among children. It is described as a chronic impairing disorder that negatively affects the academic attainment and social skills of the child. Furthermore, ADHD symptoms continue into adulthood in 30–60% of affected children. Consequently, they will most likely be missed from employment many times.AimsDetermine the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among children in Saudi Arabia.ObjectivesDetermine the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among both governmental and private primary Saudi school children aged 6–9-year-old. And to measure the gender difference of ADHD prevalence. Also, to determine any association between the socio-demographic characteristic of parents of children with ADHD.MethodsAn observational cross-sectional study of 1000 primary school children belonging to 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade. The selected students were screened by the ADHD rating scale using multistage sampling technique. The first stage was selection of 20 schools from all Riyadh regions by simple randomization. The second stage was choosing children whom serial numbers were multiplies of five in each class. The ADHD rating scale was filled by both parents and teachers along with a socio-demographic questionnaire for the parents.ResultsThe estimated prevalence of ADHD was 3.4%. ADHD manifestations affect boys more than girls. In addition, ADHD was more frequent among children of illiterate mothers. Finally, ADHD was significantly more prevalent among first grade children.ConclusionThis epidemiological study filled the data gap of ADHD prevalence in Riyadh. The study's findings go in line with many nearby and global studies.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Behaviour planning and inhibitory control in Sepedi-speaking primary school children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Mokobane ◽  
Basil Joseph Pillay ◽  
Anneke Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Response Inhibition ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Gender And Age

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common disorders that can occur in children. The symptoms are thought to result from a deficit in executive functions. This study investigated whether children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder subtypes differed in behavioural planning and response inhibition, two of the domains of executive functioning, from a control group without attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms. Furthermore, it examined whether the three attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder subtypes differed from each other in terms of performance. The sample ( n = 320) consisted of primary school children, aged between 6 and 14 years, from the Moletjie circuit (Limpopo). It consisted of an attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder group ( n = 160) and a control group ( n = 160). The Disruptive Behavioural Disorder rating scale was used to establish the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The Tower of London was used to measure planning ability, and the inhibition subtest (arrows and shapes) from the NEPSY-II (Developmental Neuropsychological Assessment, second edition) to measure response inhibition. Analysis of variance was employed to establish differences in subtype, gender, and age group. The results showed that children with the combined attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder subtype demonstrated significantly more deficits than the control group, in both behavioural planning and inhibition control. No significant differences between the hyperactive/impulsive and inattentive attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder subtypes and the control group were found. Gender and age did not influence performance with regard to planning and inhibition tasks. Correlations between planning behaviour and response inhibition were low, which suggests that they are distinct processes.

scholarly journals Study of Iron Profile and Effect of Oral Iron Supplementation in Patients of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case Series

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajinkya Sureshrao Ghogare ◽  
Sally John ◽  
Pradeep Shriram Patil ◽  
Ganpatlal Kodarbhai Vankar
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Iron Supplementation ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Teacher Rating ◽  
Oral Iron ◽  
The Body ◽  
Dopamine Synthesis ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neuropsychiatric condition affecting the preschoolers, children, adolescents and adults globally. Dopamine synthesis is dependent on availability of iron in the body and dopamine deficit theory is the widely accepted ADHD causation theory. So, serum iron levels are important to watch out for in patients suffering from ADHD. This article describes six cases to emphasise the importance of diagnosing and treating underlying Iron Deficiency (ID) state with oral iron supplementation for effective management of patients suffering from ADHD. All the six cases which were given oral iron supplementation along with methylphenidate had shown improvement in inattentive domain and in hyperactivity-impulsivity domain at both home as well as school settings. They were given doses of methylphenidate and oral iron supplement as per the recommended body weight. Their parents and teachers were asked to mark the responses on Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham Rating Scale (SNAP-IV) 26 item parent and teacher rating scale respectively. Scores on SNAP-IV were recorded at the first visit and after three months of treatment. Scores were then evaluated on both occasions for evidence of improvement in ADHD symptoms.

scholarly journals Hubungan Riwayat Pemberian ASI dengan Kecenderungan Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) pada Siswa SD di Kota Padang

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1S) ◽  
Author(s):  
Risa Firka ◽  
Eva Chundrayetti ◽  
Yustini Alioes
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Teacher Rating ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Rating Scale Data ◽  
Scale Data

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) merupakan masalah perilaku di masa kecil yang dapat berlanjut hingga dewasa. Pemberian ASI dapat menurunkan risiko terjadinya ADHD pada anak. Tujuan: Mengetahui hubungan antara riwayat pemberian ASI dengan kecenderungan attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) pada siswa SD di Kota Padang. Metode: Jenis penelitian ini adalah analitik dengan desain cross sectional. Responden penelitian adalah guru dan ibu dari siswa SD di Kelurahan Ulak Karang Selatan yang berumur 7 sampai 12 tahun sebanyak 134 orang. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik consecutive sampling. Instrumen penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner riwayat pemberian ASI dan Conner’s Abbreviated Parent–Teacher Rating Scale. Data dianalisis menggunakan Chi- square test. Hasil: Terdapat 25 orang (18,7%) yang cenderung ADHD dengan 18 orang (72,0%) laki – laki dan usia terbanyak adalah 7 tahun (32,0). Cakupan ASI eksklusif didapatkan sebesar 71 orang (53,0%). Terdapat 11 anak (15,5%) dengan kecenderungan ADHD pada riwayat pemberian ASI eksklusif dan 14 anak (22,2%) ASI tidak eksklusif. Tidak terdapat hubungan secara signifikan antara riwayat pemberian ASI dengan kecenderungan ADHD pada siswa SD di Kota Padang (p=0,318). Simpulan: Tidak ada hubungan antara riwayat pemberian ASI dengan kecenderungan ADHD.

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