The Science of ADHD. WWK1.pdf (application/pdf Objekt) Diagnostic & Treatment Guidelines. Brain Basics: Know Your Brain. Introduction The brain is the most complex part of the human body. This three-pound organ is the seat of intelligence, interpreter of the senses, initiator of body movement, and controller of behavior. Lying in its bony shell and washed by protective fluid, the brain is the source of all the qualities that define our humanity. The brain is the crown jewel of the human body.
For centuries, scientists and philosophers have been fascinated by the brain, but until recently they viewed the brain as nearly incomprehensible. This fact sheet is a basic introduction to the human brain. Image 1 The Architecture of the Brain The brain is like a committee of experts. The hindbrain includes the upper part of the spinal cord, the brain stem, and a wrinkled ball of tissue called the cerebellum (1). When people see pictures of the brain it is usually the cerebrum that they notice. The cerebrum is split into two halves (hemispheres) by a deep fissure. The Geography of Thought The Cerebral Cortex Image 5. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Diagnosis Children mature at different rates and have different personalities, temperaments, and energy levels. Most children get distracted, act impulsively, and struggle to concentrate at one time or another. Sometimes, these normal factors may be mistaken for ADHD.
ADHD symptoms usually appear early in life, often between the ages of 3 and 6, and because symptoms vary from person to person, the disorder can be hard to diagnose. Parents may first notice that their child loses interest in things sooner than other children, or seems constantly "out of control. " Often, teachers notice the symptoms first, when a child has trouble following rules, or frequently "spaces out" in the classroom or on the playground. No single test can diagnose a child as having ADHD. Between them, the referring pediatrician and specialist will determine if a child: The specialist also will ask: Are the behaviors excessive and long-term, and do they affect all aspects of the child's life?
A learning disability. What We Know - Info Sheets on ADHD. Links udlandet. Kontakt Sitemap English Login Links til steder i udlandet www.adhdnorge.no Den norske ADHD forening. www.attention-riks.se Den svenske ADHD forening. www.adhdeurope.eu Her finder du links til foreninger og andre interessegrupper for og om ADHD i europa og øvrigt udland. www.chadd.org En amerikansk forening for ADHD Andre links Steder du kan få hjælpLinks Danmark.