ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder. It affects both adults and children without a specific gender. People who have ADHD find it hard, focusing their attention on a single task. The following symptoms characterize ADHD; one is easily distracted; people also find it challenging to complete tasks; victims also find themselves interrupting people while they are talking. Symptoms in adults are similar; although some people may show extensive signs as they grow old, in some, the symptoms reduce. There are guidelines put in place to solve ADHD problems.
A guideline states that if a child under the age of eighteen shows difficulties in education and issues in behaviors should be assessed for ADHD. This also should apply to children showing symptoms of inattention or impulsivity. The guideline also states that for a diagnosis to be conducted, all symptoms criteria have been met. There should be detailed information about at least two different places or environments, such as a workplace or school. The information should be as provided by; teachers, workmates, caregivers, etc.
ADHD is a chronic disease; the guideline state that primary care clinicians (PCC) should take care of children who have ADHD with the same care given to children with other special care needs. That is using directives of chronic care model. The guideline also indicates that, when assessing for ADHD the patient should be assesses for other disorder that may take the shape of ADHD by mimicking its symptoms.
It is very hard to conduct an accurate ADHD test in pre-school children, because the children may be suffering from delayed maturity or lack of good parental care. Diagnosis should be held after the parents under goes through parenting classes, where they learn good parenting skills to help in raising the child.