ADHD

Question 1

How many subtypes are there for ADHD?

Answer 1

3

Question 2

Most children experience predominantly inattentive or hyperactive/impulsive symptoms. True or false?

Answer 2

False - most have combined types

Question 3

Name the 2 behavioural symptoms of ADHD:

Answer 3

Hyperactivity; impulsivity

Question 4

If a child is predominantly inapt at listening to instructions, forgetful, disorganised and finds they often lose important belongings, which subtype of ADHD are they most likely to be diagnosed with?

Answer 4

Predominantly inattentive

Question 5

If a child finds they are unable to stay seated, sit still, and cannot work quietly without blurting out answers, which subtype might they be diagnosed with?

Answer 5

Predominantly impulsive and hyperactive

Question 6

What is the standard diagnostic tool used for ADHD?

Answer 6

DSM-5

Question 7

Which type of psychological disorder is ADHD?

Answer 7

Neurodevelopmental

Question 8

ADHD is typically caused by environmental factors, such as a lack of management from parents. True or false?

Answer 8

False - ADHD has a genetic basis

Question 9

Twin studies have shown that if one twin has ADHD, the other twin is most likely to also have it. True or false?

Answer 9

True - due to ADHD having a highly heritable basis

Question 10

At what age do children previously diagnosed with ADHD typically stop presenting with behavioural difficulties?

Answer 10

6

Question 11

Name the two types of interventions for childhood ADHD:

Answer 11

Medication; psychosocial

Question 12

Stimulants such as methylphenidate or amphetamine (Ritalin) are often used as pharmacological treatments for ADHD. What are two of the side effects of these stimulants that may inhibit its benefits?

Answer 12

Suppressed appetite; sleeping problems

Question 13

Children with ADHD have normally distributed IQs. True or false?

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Symptoms must be present before the child enters school to be diagnosed as ADHD. True or false?

Answer 14

False - they must be present before the age of 12, but they can take up to school age to be diagnosed.

Question 15

Why is ADHD considered to be neurodevelopmental rather than environmental?

Answer 15

Because ADHD has a genetic basis + develops at childhood

Question 16

A low release of which two neurotransmitters is thought to contribute to slower development in children:

Answer 16

Serotonin. Dopamine.

Question 17

For ADHD to be diagnosed, symptoms must occur across __ or more settings, be ____ with the developmental level and not be better explained by differential diagnosis: 1/2/4, consistent/inconsistent.

Answer 17

2. Inconsistent.

Question 18

Between the ages of 6-9, in children with ADHD behaviour is usually unstable. True or false?

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Why might some symptoms of ADHD no longer be present from childhood to adulthood?

Answer 19

Social norms and expectations.

Question 20

Parents should seek help for ADHD when a child’s behaviour is s____, c____, p____, i_____:

Answer 20

Severe, chronic, pervasive, interfering (with functioning.)

Question 21

Parent education/training, home-school partnerships and game-based child-focused interventions are examples of what type of intervention?

Answer 21

Psychosocial