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Description : Check out this medical presentation on Pediatrics, which is titled "ADHD & Autism", to know about Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).

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ADHD & Autism
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ADHD Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder Also called ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) Types of ADHD Symptoms: Difficulty concentrating Not seem to be listening Easily distracted May be constantly in motion May interrupt / be impulsive
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Prevalence About 3-7% of school-aged children have been diagnosed with ADHD. Boy are more likely to be diagnosed Almost 10% Compared to 6% of girls CDC.gov
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Diagnosing ADHD Six or more symptoms of inattention OR hyperactivity-impulsivity present for at least 6 months AND is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level. Some symptoms present before the age of 7 Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (school/work or home) Clear evidence of significant impairment in social or school/work settings. The symptoms cannot be attributed to any other mental health disorder. CDC.gov
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Treating ADHD Medication Behavioral intervention Parental training School Are we overmedicating our kids? http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/medicating/watch/
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Autism
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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) What is ASD? Group of developmental disabilities Begin before the age of 3 No known cause No medical tests No cure Multiple symptoms
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Prevalence Incidences have increased in the past 20 years. From 1998 – 2007, those 6-21 y/o increased from 54,064 to 258,305. (cdc.gov) May not be accurate though In general, 9 per 1,000 children are diagnosed with ASD.
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What causes ASD? Vaccine Theory: 1998 Report set off the debate Thimerosal and vaccines What does current research show?
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Genes and Autism http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0402/04.html