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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

 

DSM-V criteria for ADHD include the symptoms divided into two parts. The individuals with this condition can show the patterns of inattention or hyperactivity-impulsivity, or both which have several subcategories in the symptomatic and demonstrate them for at least six months. .
             DSM-5, IDEA (OHI) Criteria.
             Inattention.
             • bad attention to details.
             • failed holding attention on one subject.
             • not following orders and instructions.
             • troubles to organize work.
             • avoidance of complex tasks.
             • easily distracted.
             • consistently forgetful.
             Hyperactivity and Impulsivity.
             • interruption of other people.
             • increased activity when quietness is required.
             • excessive talk.
             • troubles waiting.
             • needs to be on the go.
             • answering before the question is asked .
             • chronic or acute condition.
             • limited alertness to the academic environment.
             • educational performance influenced badly by the condition.
             • special education is required .
             The table shows the criteria an individual must meet to be diagnosed with ADHD and to require a special educational program for the better performance in the academic establishment. According to DSM-V, a person must have at least six symptoms within the parameters of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. OHI requirements of validity include four criteria to meet to undergo a special educational program.
             Prevalence Rates.
             School age prevalence: The prevalence of ADHD among U.S. school-age children (aged 3-17) is generally considered to be approximately 9% (approx. 5 million children). The DSM-IV-TR cites a prevalence of 3-7% of school-age children as probably having ADHD (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Similar prevalence rate (4-8%) in elementary school-age children have been reported in several studies (Breton et al., 1999; Briggs-Gowan, Horwitz, Schwab-Stone, Leventhal, & Lleaf, 2000). Report of the U.S. Surgeon General on Mental Health (1999) states that 3 to 5% of school-age children have ADHD.


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