Attention And Concentration Issues Flashcards
What does a hyper mental focus mean?
This can be found in some drug induced states or ADHD, but it is a mildly heightened level of anxiety
What is a hypo mental focus
Often found in depression, limited or low concentration
What are signs or symptoms of a hyper mental focus
Intense concentration to the point some thing important could be missed
History of missed appointments from getting wrapped up in activities
Losing track of time while working
What are some signs and symptoms of hypo mental focus?
Rereading the same page over and over
Reading, or hearing some thing, and not knowing what was read or said
Poor work or school performance
What are four potential approaches to either hyper or hypo mental focus
External cues the shift attention
Allow time to shifts tasks
Homework to practice new skills
Explore root causes
What are the two types of behavioral problems?
Ones that are not necessarily harmful to the person butter out of place in today’s society
Ones that indicate a mental health issues such as those that are ultimately self-destructive, or violate the right of others
What are some signs and symptoms of behavioral problems?
Anger or aggressiveness
Reports of undesired behavior arrest her problems with authorities
Blames others for behavior
Client may not exhibit behavioral disturbance during interactions with therapist
What are some potential approaches to behavioral problems in children and adults?
Trauma, focused, counseling
Practice, healthy responses to anger and stress
Assist family to create environment. Conducive to healthier choices.
Show acceptable ways to deal with anger and rage
Reward for reduction of behavior
Family counseling
What are Nero development disorders?
Intellectual disabilities
Communication disorders
Autism
ADHD
Learning disorder
Motor disorders
How long do neurodevelopmental disorders last?
They are lifelong, but often very treatable
What are some signs and symptoms of development issues?
Failure to meet developmental, milestones
Not progressing at school
Difficulty meet developmental expectations
Abnormal behavior, speech, etc.
Poor iContact
Lack of interest in others
