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adhd education thread! bc some of u r so uneducated on it It Concerns Me
what is adhd?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning a condition that is due to differences in in the development and function of the nervous system.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning a condition that is due to differences in in the development and function of the nervous system.
as someone with adhd, i know a lot of people do have a basic understanding of what adhd is but i think it is important that people know it’s more than just not being able to focus or sit still. this only scratches the surface of what adhd is and what it’s like to have adhd.
some symptoms of adhd are:
- Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes
- Has difficulty sustaining attention
- Does not appear to listen
- Struggles to follow through with instructions
- Has difficulty with organization
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- Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes
- Has difficulty sustaining attention
- Does not appear to listen
- Struggles to follow through with instructions
- Has difficulty with organization
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- Avoids or dislikes tasks requiring sustained mental effort
- Loses things
- Is easily distracted
- Is forgetful in daily activities
- Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in chair
- Has difficulty remaining seated
- Runs about or climbs excessively in children;
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- Loses things
- Is easily distracted
- Is forgetful in daily activities
- Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in chair
- Has difficulty remaining seated
- Runs about or climbs excessively in children;
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- extreme restlessness in adults
- Difficulty engaging in activities quietly
- Acts as if driven by a motor; adults will often feel inside as if they are driven by a motor
- Talks excessively
- Blurts out answers before questions have been completed
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- Difficulty engaging in activities quietly
- Acts as if driven by a motor; adults will often feel inside as if they are driven by a motor
- Talks excessively
- Blurts out answers before questions have been completed
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- Difficulty waiting or taking turns
- Interrupts or intrudes upon others
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- Interrupts or intrudes upon others
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from the outside, adhd looks like ‘normal’ human behaviour. this is because people with adhd put a lot of effort into making sure you never see the destruction it wrecks on our lives and the pain and frustration it causes. living with adhd can sometimes mean putting on a mask
adhd in amab (assigned male at birth) people
- amab peopleare more likely than afab people to be hyperactive.
a They’re also more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD as kids.
- It’s important not to write off ADHD symptoms in amab people as typical “boy behavior.” (1/3)
- amab peopleare more likely than afab people to be hyperactive.
a They’re also more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD as kids.
- It’s important not to write off ADHD symptoms in amab people as typical “boy behavior.” (1/3)
amab people are more likely than afab to have hyperactivity as a symptom. this might look like:
- Running and shouting when playing, even indoors
- Playing too roughly
- Bumping into people and things
- Constantly moving even when seated
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- Running and shouting when playing, even indoors
- Playing too roughly
- Bumping into people and things
- Constantly moving even when seated
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symptoms like these are why boys with ADHD often fit the ADHD stereotype: a child who’s in constant motion and who acts impulsively. this type of behavior is more likely to raise flags at home and in the classroom than other ADHD symptoms, like trouble with focus.
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tldr: amab people are more likely than afab people to get an adhd diagnosis in childhood
adhd in afab (assigned female at birth) people
afab ppldevelop differently than amab ppl. these differences aren’t just linked to how their bodies develop. They can also be seen in how their brains grow and develop. These developmental differences can make it harder to assess-
afab ppldevelop differently than amab ppl. these differences aren’t just linked to how their bodies develop. They can also be seen in how their brains grow and develop. These developmental differences can make it harder to assess-
-whether a afab person is dealing with ADHD
adhd symptoms in afab people can look like:
- talking all the time, even when parents or teachers ask them to stop
- frequent crying, even from small disappointments
- constantly interrupting conversations or activities that include their friends
- trouble paying attention
- talking all the time, even when parents or teachers ask them to stop
- frequent crying, even from small disappointments
- constantly interrupting conversations or activities that include their friends
- trouble paying attention
- frequent daydreaming
- having a messy bedroom, desk, or backpack
- difficulty finishing assigned work
afab people may also be affected by ADHD if they experience:
- depression
- stress
- anxiety
- low self-esteem
- having a messy bedroom, desk, or backpack
- difficulty finishing assigned work
afab people may also be affected by ADHD if they experience:
- depression
- stress
- anxiety
- low self-esteem
It’s not known why ADHD presents differently in afab ppl. These differences make the disorder harder to diagnose in afab. Sometimes, people recognize the symptoms but ignore them. Because of their varied nature, these symptoms may be written off as immature behavior or attributed
to another disorder.
getting a diagnosis:
ADHD looks different in every person, so there is a wide array of criteria to help health professionals reach a diagnosis. its important to be open and honest with the specialist conducting your evaluation so that theycan reach the most accurate conclusion
ADHD looks different in every person, so there is a wide array of criteria to help health professionals reach a diagnosis. its important to be open and honest with the specialist conducting your evaluation so that theycan reach the most accurate conclusion
the mental health professional assessing the problem will also look at the following factors:
How severe are the symptoms? To be diagnosed with ADHD, the symptoms must have a negative impact on you or your child’s life. In general, people who truly have ADHD have major problems
How severe are the symptoms? To be diagnosed with ADHD, the symptoms must have a negative impact on you or your child’s life. In general, people who truly have ADHD have major problems
in one or more areas of their life, such as their career, finances, or family responsibilities.
When did the symptoms start? Since ADHD starts in childhood, the doctor or therapist will look at how early the symptoms appeared. If you are an adult, can you trace the symptoms back
When did the symptoms start? Since ADHD starts in childhood, the doctor or therapist will look at how early the symptoms appeared. If you are an adult, can you trace the symptoms back
to your childhood?
How long have the symptoms been bothering you or your child? Symptoms must have been going on for at least 6 months before ADHD can be diagnosed.
When and where do the symptoms appear? The symptoms of ADHD must be present in multiple settings, such as at home
How long have the symptoms been bothering you or your child? Symptoms must have been going on for at least 6 months before ADHD can be diagnosed.
When and where do the symptoms appear? The symptoms of ADHD must be present in multiple settings, such as at home
and school. If the symptoms only appear in one environment, it is unlikely that ADHD is to blame.
that’s all i’m adding for now if any one else wants to add feel free
more about the diagnosis process! this is what’s looked at most of the time when you are getting diagnosed
please remember if you cannot get diagnosed you are just as valid as anyone else with adhd! the diagnosis process is long, hard, and expensive. not everyone has that privilege ^__^
id like to add this article because it’s one of my fav research articles done on adhd! https://phoenixchildrens.org/files/inline-files/Hollander_Neurodevelopmental%20Disorders%20DSM-5.pdf
the diagnosis process for adults:
Many people only learn that they have ADHD when they become adults. Some find out after their children receive the diagnosis. As they become educated about the condition, they also realize that they have it. For others, the symptoms finally-
Many people only learn that they have ADHD when they become adults. Some find out after their children receive the diagnosis. As they become educated about the condition, they also realize that they have it. For others, the symptoms finally-
outpace their coping skills, causing significant enough problems in their daily life that they seek help. If you recognize the signs and symptoms of ADHD in yourself, schedule a visit with a mental health professional for an assessment. Once you make that initial appointment,-
feeling somewhat nervous about it is normal.
If you know what to expect, the process for evaluating ADHD isn’t confusing or scary. Many professionals will start by asking you to fill out and return questionnaires before an evaluation. You’ll probably be asked to name someone-
If you know what to expect, the process for evaluating ADHD isn’t confusing or scary. Many professionals will start by asking you to fill out and return questionnaires before an evaluation. You’ll probably be asked to name someone-
close to you who will also take part in some of the evaluation. To determine if you have ADHD, you can expect the specialist conducting the evaluation to do any or all of the following:
- Ask you about your symptoms, including how long they’ve been bothering you and any problems
- Ask you about your symptoms, including how long they’ve been bothering you and any problems
they’ve caused in the past.
- Administer ADHD tests, such as symptom checklists and attention-span tests.
- Talk to family members or someone close to you about your symptoms.
- Give you a medical exam to rule out other physical causes for the symptoms.
- Administer ADHD tests, such as symptom checklists and attention-span tests.
- Talk to family members or someone close to you about your symptoms.
- Give you a medical exam to rule out other physical causes for the symptoms.
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an article about adhd in afab people: https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=research+articles.adhd&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart#d=gs_qabs&u=%23p%3DMFQadelCxVEJ
the neuroscience of an adhd brain:
ADHD brains have low levels of a neurotransmitter called norepinephrine. Norepinephrine is linked arm-in-arm with dopamine. Dopamine is the thing that helps control the brain’s reward and pleasure center.
ADHD brains have low levels of a neurotransmitter called norepinephrine. Norepinephrine is linked arm-in-arm with dopamine. Dopamine is the thing that helps control the brain’s reward and pleasure center.
The ADHD brain has impaired activity in four functional regions of the brain.
1. Frontal Cortex
This region controls high-level functions:
- Attention
- Executive Function
- Organization
2. Limbic System
This region is located deeper in the brain. It regulates our emotions and
1. Frontal Cortex
This region controls high-level functions:
- Attention
- Executive Function
- Organization
2. Limbic System
This region is located deeper in the brain. It regulates our emotions and
attention.
3. Basal Ganglia
A deficiency here can cause inter-brain communication & information to “short-circuit.” That results in inattention or impulsivity.
4. Reticular Activating System
This is the major relay system among the many pathways that enter & leave the brain. A
3. Basal Ganglia
A deficiency here can cause inter-brain communication & information to “short-circuit.” That results in inattention or impulsivity.
4. Reticular Activating System
This is the major relay system among the many pathways that enter & leave the brain. A
deficiency here can cause inattention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity.
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