Overview

You are meeting with the parents of a child being evaluated for ADHD. The child meets criteria based on DSM5 for an ADHD diagnosis through the subjective and objective data provided.

• What is DSM5 criteria that must be met through subjective and objective data for the accurate diagnosis of ADHD?
• What information/resources would you use to discuss this diagnosis?
• What information would you provide to educate parents/caretakers regarding etiology and symptoms of ADHD?
• What treatment options would you discuss with the parents/caretakers?
• What non-pharmacological treatment has been useful in treating children with ADHD? Why is it helpful?
• What are the long-term effects on the brain of children who have used medication for ADHD? What are the possible long-term benefits and negative impacts of those medications on both the brain and body overall?
• Your assignment should be in APA format with evidence-based references to support your statements.

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SOLUTION

Pediatric ADHD Education

• What is DSM5 criteria that must be met through subjective and objective data for the accurate diagnosis of ADHD?

People suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show a recurrent pattern of hyperactivity-impulsivity and/or inattention that disrupts normal development or functioning. In line with the DSM5 criteria, there is the inattentive type diagnosis criterion where the patient displays poor listening, forgets day-to-day activities, and has a diminished attention span, among other symptoms. Further, there is the hyperactive/impulsive type diagnosis criterion involving the patient being overly talkative, incapability of being seated in class, and marked restlessness that is challenging to control (Silverstein et al., 2020). The impulsive symptoms……………………$10