CHYS 2P35 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Mental Disorder, Dopamine Receptor D4

• School: Brock University
• Department: Child and Youth Studies
• Course: CHYS 2P35
• Professor: John Mc Namara

Document Summary

Early account george still, english physician, described a group of boys with a defect. Terms hyperkinesis, hyperkinetic syndrome, and hyperactive child syndrome used. Age-inappropriate degrees of inattention and impulsivity, with and without hyperactivity. Chronic and serious inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity. Cause unclear thought to be neurological. Affects approximately 5% of the students population. Three broad categories: attention disorder (inattentive type) At least 6 of the following symptoms of inattention must have persisted for at least 6 months to an extent that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level. Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities. Does not seem to listen to what is being said. Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork. Avoids or dislikes tasks that require sustained effort. Forgetful in daily activities: hyperactivity impulsivity disorder.