CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

ADHD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
ADHD is designated as a developmental disability as evidenced in an onset before age ____
A
2
B
7
C
21
D
1
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Symptoms. The primary features of ADHD include inattention and hyperactive-impulsive behavior. ADHD symptoms start before age 12, and in some children, they’re noticeable as early as 3 years of age.

Detailed explanation-2: -Symptoms of ADHD tend to be noticed at an early age and may become more noticeable when a child’s circumstances change, such as when they start school. Most cases are diagnosed when children are under 12 years old, but sometimes it’s diagnosed later in childhood.

Detailed explanation-3: -Childhood ADHD diagnosis Symptom onset before age 7 as required by DSM-III was confirmed using brief parent/teacher checklists gathered at ages 5 and 7.

Detailed explanation-4: -ADHD in children may present through symptoms including inattentiveness, impulsivity, hyperactivity, fidgeting, excessive talking, trouble waiting turn, and difficulty following direction.

Detailed explanation-5: -ADHD is primarily a neurobiological disorder with a strong hereditary component. It is a developmental disorder affecting the prefrontal cortex of the brain, which controls “executive functions” and other self-regulatory processes-cognitive abilities that allow people to control and orchestrate thoughts and actions.

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