Adhd symptoms in children dsm

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Avatar f tn There is no difference. Officially, only ADHD exists. It comes in three varieties: ADHD predominantly hyperactive, ADHD predominantly inattentive, and ADHD mixed type. In other words, you don't need to be hyperactive in order to be diagnosed as ADHD. The term ADD is merely a popular abbreviation frequently (mis)used to indicate that someone is inattentive and does not display symptoms of hyperactivity.
5757880 tn?1395578022 Mind you, the doctor cannot test my son for Autism because the medical community in my area still follows the DSM-4 and the school system follows DSM-5, so they informed me to ask the school to test him in his 2nd semester. However, the doctor stated per the information provided, my son is high probability for high-functioning autism. So, after a lengthy conversation with my husband (who isn't big on giving meds to children), we both agreed that with his ADHD med (methlophyidate.
Avatar f tn At the top of the forum index page there are two buttons - Warning signs of Depression and Symptoms of depression. The symptoms page follows the DSM (Diagnostic Statistical Manual) which is what pdocs used to diagnose mental illness. The other one, warning signs, covers DSM symptoms and a few more related signs which may or may not be present, like anxiety, irritability and alcohol use.
Avatar m tn The study showed that children with untreated ADHD or ADHD treated without stimulants had a faster increase in body mass index (BMI) than those without ADHD. Conversely, children with ADHD treated with stimulants demonstrated slower BMI growth early in childhood, but they rebounded later in adolescence with higher BMIs ― higher than in children without a history of ADHD or stimulant use.
Avatar m tn its less overwhelming to the ADHD person also. Hang in thers and if you happen to kive in So Cal. Check out Loma Linda BHI. Its amazing and your insurance ahould pay for the program.
Avatar f tn If he has normal speech, good eye contact and is able to play with other children in a small group, the answer is not PDD. Talk to a professional about ADHD. You should consult a child development doctor and not just a consuler. God luck.
Avatar f tn The problem with really intelligent kids is that they problem solve so fast. And the problem with 4 year olds is that they don't have alot of self control. Put it together and ya - you've got problems. Throw the possibility of ADHD into the mix and everything gets a lot worse. I really don't know if he has ADHD. How long ago did the doctors see him and what kind of a doctor saw him?
574118 tn?1305135284 The site gives the differential diagnosis. But i find them exactly the same. I posted a question in the ADHD forum asking whether an ADHD can become manic, so perhaps my previous OCD was transformed into ADHD and not BP. Seemingly ADHD and BP are interwinned. Because if ADHD CAN turn manic so why not many diagnosed BP are not so and are rather ADHD. I remember once my pdoc said psychic illness come in a group of diseases. Apparently nobody knows. I'm really fed up.
709940 tn?1231900307 When my son was being assessed he was seen at home and school on a number of occasions by various professionals for the very reason that these children do tend to behave differently in different environments. We were also asked to video him at home for them to look at. I think you need to be referred to a centre that has deals exclusively with speech and communication disorders such as those on the autistic spectrum.
Avatar f tn For a child to be diagnosed by the DSM-IV (1994) Criteria, they must have ADHD problems in two or more places. If the only person they asked was the parent, both you and I know that a lot more kids would be diagnosed as having ADHD due to poor parenting skills. The problem is what other choice is there.
Avatar f tn (in children) In adults, this type of thing would show up as an Axis II personality disorder. In children, particularly 4 (very young for this kind of diagnosis, ADD/ADHD as well - and I would hold off on the meds until a second or third opinion is obtained..cheaper than treatment I'm sure...) ALSO - (I have personal experience in this - my 5 yr old girl had wild tantrums, and I was very worried,, and took her to different drs...
Avatar f tn There are huge disagreements in the international psychiatric community about how young is too young to have bipolar. America would be the only country that would accept diagnosing 5-yr-olds (or even 10-yr-olds for that matter). America therefore prescribes mood stabilisers and stimulants and anti-depressants at much earlier ages than other countries.
7087196 tn?1389306119 This is another good link on ADHD with a better list of symptoms. http://helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_signs_symptoms.
Avatar n tn My son has ADD/ADHD and he takes vyvanse but the doctor also prescribed guafacine which is normally used with people with high blood pressure but it has been found that it works bettt6with children with ADD/ADHD. I really have seen a change in his anxiety and levels the vyvanse chemistry out. You should speak to your doctor about it. They say vyvanse is better for children to take anyway.
443100 tn?1210621862 It takes questionaires and observation over a period of time. The may observe him in an observation room (you know, with those mirrors) interacting with a therepist. They may ask you questions. They may ask him questions. They may ask dad questions. Many times the same questions by different people. Maybe you or your son (at 3 i don't know if he will do that, maybe not) can expect some computer questioaires or filling in circles on forms with a number two pencil.
Avatar n tn Recently Aspergers was mentioned to me, A close family relative said that my son shows the same symptoms that her friends son has. I did some more research and found that add, adhd, aspergers ocd and some others are very similar and are hard to determine which is the correct diagnoses. My biggest problem is that some require medicines that can be very detrimental to the body. I have already had to switch my sons medication 3 times and up the dosage several more.
Avatar f tn Patients with POTS (n=21), ADHD (n=18) and normal control subjects (n=20) were assessed for DSM-IV psychiatric disorders and completed a battery of questionnaires that assessed depression, anxiety and ADHD characteristics. Results: • Patients with POTS did not have an increased prevalence of major depression or anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, compared to the general population. Patients with POTS had mild depression.
Avatar n tn Hi, I teach special education so I know about children with ADHD and other disabilities. So you didn't mention much about how your son is doing now in school--is he often in trouble---I know you said his IQ was tested at 62, which does fall into the mild range of mental retardation-yet IQ tests often can be unreliable judge of intelligence with those with special needs.
Avatar n tn Your son may well display ADHD, but it is important to arrange a thorough evaluation and not rush too quickly to the diagnosis. The on-line surveys can be useful tools to see if a person might display symptoms typical of ADHD, but a thorough assessment will consider a child's medical history, family history, current functioning at home and in school, possible alternative explanations for the symptoms identified on the surveys, etc.
Avatar f tn for example, a person with ADHD uses Adderall to calm down where as college students without ADHD use it for speed - to keep them focused. Or in my experience.. I have watched people take benzos & nod out, while I actually needed them & they gave me energy making me talk alot lol. Medications are different for everyone.
Avatar n tn I am concerned that he has been misdiagnosed or is missing a diagnosis.... He has been diagnosed with severe adhd since he was five years old... He has been on all sorts of medicine as happens and we finally found a good one he takes focalin xr 15mg morn and focalin 5mg afternoon... But since he was five I have seen signs of asbergers he is so sensitive to sounds light tast touch sensations and sight. Plus he has severe social issues examples..
Avatar n tn This could also be a boy asking for more attention,a lot of children dont look you in the eyes and are excitable sounds like he has learned that if he makes out rageus remarks he gets some more attention, Does he have a Dad can get him doing sports and Guy things get his self esteeem going if no Dad tell your friend to ask a Male relative , sometimes it is as simple as doing more with them,and playing down the "issues' let them drop ,of course it doesnt hurt to find out anything about t
Avatar m tn I was in rear-ended in an MVA in April 09 since then I have had a headache almost everyday along with Migraines 2 to 3 x a week, I had MRI with Contrast and Neuro DR.
Avatar f tn I have two teen age children who were diagnosed one ADD and the other ADHD in grade school. The behaviours you describe are none that I ever saw in either of mine. My oldest child with ADD hates change and the slightest thing could throw her into a tantrum but the other things you describe don't fit into what I commonly read about ADD/ADHD. Please follow up with a child psychiatrist.
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