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  1. A Case Study in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: An Innovative Neurofeedback-Based Approach

    The present study analyzes a specific case of ADHD with predominantly inattentive presentation, covering monopolar electroencephalogram recording (brain mapping called MiniQ) and intervention via neurofeedback. ... An EEG study of children with and without ADHD symptoms: Between-group differences and associations with sluggish cognitive tempo ...

  2. PDF CASE STUDY 10-year-old boy diagnosed with ADHD

    up the case study, names those activities in brief without the full details and explicit information each client-family receives in why and how to implement the program. Go to www.handle.org for more information. The HANDLE® Institute 7 Mt. Lassen Drive, Suite B110 San Rafael, CA 94903 415-479-1800

  3. PDF Case Study 1

    Case Study 1 - Jack Jack is a 7 year old male Grade 1 student who lives in Toronto with his parents. He is the only child to two parents, both of whom have completed post-graduate education. There is an extended family history of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), mental health concerns as well as academic excellence.

  4. PDF Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder : a case study

    This thesis presented a case study of a nine year old boy with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (hereafter ADHD). ADHD is the current diagnostic label for children presenting with problems in attention, impulse control, and overactivity. These primary characteristics, and the related problems of ADHD

  5. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Case Study and

    Case K described in this chapter was diagnosed as a child with ADHD Combined type; this is a typical presentation for a male child. Inattention: Six or more symptoms of inattention for children up to age 16, or five or more for adolescents 17 and older and adults; symptoms of inattention have been present for at least 6 months, and they are ...

  6. The Impact of Childhood Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD

    A robust body of evidence suggests that children with ADHD are at increased risk for other co-occurring conditions, including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders (Asherson et al., 2016; Costa Dias et al., 2013).Additionally, ADHD is associated with lower educational or occupational achievement, reduced social functioning (Costa Dias et al., 2013; Franke et al., 2018), and ...

  7. Understanding ADHD from a Biopsychosocial-Cultural Framework: A Case Study

    ADHD (APA 2013) is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders among school-aged children worldwide (Polanczyk et al. 2007).It is currently described as a neurodevelopmental disorder associated with functional impairments throughout the developmental lifespan, including academic underachievement, social difficulties, family conflict, and lower rates of professional employment (APA 2013 ...

  8. Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Two Case Studies

    Despite increased awareness, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects 8% to 12% of school-aged children and contributes significantly to academic and social impairment. There is currently broad agreement on evidence-based best practices of ADHD identification and diagnosis, therapeutic approach, and ...

  9. Pediatric Case Study: Child with ADHD

    Children with ADHD are 50% less likely to participate in sports than children with asthma (Tanden et al., 2019). I find that amazing. Kids with ADHD also have a higher incidence of screen time usage, and we know that that is always a challenge (Tanden et al., 2019). Childhood ADHD is also associated with obesity.

  10. Childhood ADHD

    In the final part of her ADHD series, Dr Sabina Dosani, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Clinical Partner London, introduces Luke, a patient she was able to help with his ADHD. ... Case Study. Luke, aged six, gets into trouble a lot at school. His mother gets called by his teacher three or four times a week for incidents of fighting ...

  11. Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Two Case Studies

    A 42-year-old woman, mother of a son in his junior year of high school and a 20-year-old daughter, both living at home, comes seeking help because she feels her marriage is falling apart. This patient is the mother of the adolescent with ADHD in the previous case history. Her speech is rambling and a little impulsive.

  12. Academic and Educational Outcomes of Children With ADHD

    A small study of 3 children with ADHD that used a game-format math program found increases in academic achievement and increased task engagement. 76. Increased Physical Activity. Given that fidgeting and out-of-seat behavior are common in children with ADHD, increased use of recess and physical exercise might reduce overactivity.

  13. Family Functioning in Children With ADHD and Subthreshold ADHD: A 3

    One study found some improvements in family satisfaction and family behavior controls (e.g., supervision to child, family organization) over an 18-month period for families of children with ADHD (aged 4-18 years old with an existing ADHD diagnosis) who had received a case management intervention, relative to non-intervention families ...

  14. A Case Study of A Child With Attention Deficit/Hyperacivity Disorder

    This is a case study of a male child, EE, aged 8+ years, who was described as rather disruptive in class during lesson. For past years, his parents, preschool and primary school teachers noted his challenging behavior and also complained that the child showed a strong dislike for mathematics and Chinese language - both are examinable academic subjects.

  15. CASE STUDY Jen (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)

    Case Study Details. Jen is a 29 year-old woman who presents to your clinic in distress. In the interview she fidgets and has a hard time sitting still. She opens up by telling you she is about to be fired from her job. In addition, she tearfully tells you that she is in a major fight with her husband of 1 year because he is ready to have ...

  16. The case of a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a

    The case of a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a Case Study. October 2020. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.23809.48480. Authors: Rodrigo Vasquez Lopiga. Polytechnic University of the ...

  17. Risk of traumatic brain injury among patients with ADHD and their

    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder among children, with an estimated prevalence increasing from 6.1% in 1997-1998 to 10.8% in 2022 ...

  18. Case Study #4: Child with ADHD

    Case Study #4: Child with ADHD. Presenter: Kate Placzek, PhD. Dr. Kate reviews "Anthony," who is a 10-year-old boy with ADHD. Anthony has ADHD and is on several therapies. Related Resources.

  19. ADHD: Study shows differences in kids' brains who have the disorder

    The study also looked at scans of more than 8,000 children who were, on average, younger than 11. Nearly 1,700 of the children were diagnosed ADHD and more than 6,700 others didn't have the disorder.

  20. Parental Experiences of Distance Learning in Families with and ...

    The present study therefore aimed to investigate parental experiences of the negative and positive effects of distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in a large ... the main theme "Technical problems" was identified for negative effects. Families with a child with ADHD/ASD reported negative effects related to "Child factors" and "Support ...

  21. The 2024 APA Annual Meeting: Monday, May 6

    A new case study presented at the 2024 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting may serve as a cautionary tale for clinicians and patients alike. In the poster "Semaglutide-Induced Suicidal Ideation in a Patient with Psychiatric Comorbidities: A Case Report," Raju Kakarlapudi and colleagues shared the story of a 42-year-old female ...