Disability Studies 1010A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Methylphenidate, Comorbidity, Overdiagnosis
20 Mar 2019
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Reflect on stereotypes: how does the public often describe the symptoms of adhd. 35 things people with adhd wish others knew about their experience. Ds advocates listening to that voice & set of life experiences instead of only professional experts. Their stories help reduce pathologization & negative stereotypes. Highlights the negative effect of the environmental, structural & attitudinal barriers & what to do. First identified in 1902 by sir george fredrick still. Neurological disorder (nd) characterized by impulsivity, hyperactivity & inattention (dsm) diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders identifies 3 types of. 1902: identified; 1968: first dsm mention; 2013: official dsm. Interpersonal symptoms vary but can include: impulsive comments or actions; poor listening, not appreciate others" needs, hard to make or sustain friendships. Many life activities (ie: educational success, occupational level, marital stability, role/social/cognitive functioning) Usa: 8x increase in prevalence of adhd in just 27 years (1980-2007: school age kids: 11% label, high school boys: 20% labelled.
