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This type of ADHD has six or more symptoms listed in the DSM-IV for
Psychiatric disorders in both hyperactivity and inattention. This
is the most severe type of ADHD, and it is the most difficult to treat.
You will need to spend alot of extra time with your child if he/she has
this type of ADHD.
In the category of hyperactivity/impulsivity, an individual must have
six or more of the following symptoms: often fidgets while sitting,
often leaves seat in structure setting, often runs around
inappropriately (restlessness), often has trouble playing quietly,
often talks excessively, often blurts out answers before question
completed, often has difficulty waiting turn and often interrupts or
intrudes on others. Some of these symptoms must have present
before the age of seven, and they must have lasted for at least six
months. The DSM-IV Psychiatric disorders defines these criteria. You
should have your child tested if you believe that he or she has these
symptoms as described above.
In the category of inattention, an individual must have six or more of
the following symptoms: often makes careless mistakes in schoolwork,
work and other activities, often has difficulty keeping attention
sustained in task or play activities, often does not seem to listen
when spoken to directly, often has difficulty organizing tasks and
activities, often avoids and dislikes tasks that require sustained
mental effort, often loses things that are necessary for everyday life,
often is easily distracted by extraneous stimuli and often is forgetful
in daily activities. Some of these symptoms must have been
present before the age of seven, and they must have lasted at least six
months. This is also defined in the DSM-IV manual for Psychiatric
disorders.
The combined type of ADHD is actually the most common among ADHD
sufferers. They are also the individuals most at risk for other
negative problems in their lives due to the nature of the
disorder. First of all, children with Combined Type ADHD have
higher rates of conduct disorder (Conduct Disorder and Oppositional
Defiant Disorder). Also, they have higher rates of bipolar
disorder, another Psychiatric disorder.. As a while, children and
adults with combined type area at a higher risk for other psychiatric
disorders. Parents who have a child with this type must be
extremely vigilant in the care of their children. They really
must constantly be on the lookout for problems in other arenas of their
lives besides specific symptoms of ADHD. As a side note, speaking
to a medical professional from the outset can minimize any chance that
your child will experience difficulties in their lives. Just keep
in mind that problems in the emotional, psychological and social
domains are a result of a response to having ADHD, and not the disorder
itself.
As your child with Combined Type ADHD reaches their teenage years and
into young adulthood, they will be at a higher risk for many things
such as illegal drug use, general illegal activities, overdrinking and
other activities of concern. Raising your child will involve more
dedication and vigilance in all areas. You must spend the time to help
your child or children with this disorder.
Keith Londrie II is a well known author. For more information on ADHD, please visit ADHD for a wealth of information. You may also want to visit keith’s own web site at http://keithlondrie.com/
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