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ADHD-Predominantly Inattentive?

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 Definition (pg.175) a pervasive pattern of inattention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity—impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development. (American Psychiatric Association, 2000, p. 78)  The Subgroups (pg.176) • ADHD-Predominantly Inattentive type is when the child is not organized, seems easy to forget things in a regular day, and also a daydreamer, and sometimes can’t follow up on assignments. • ADHD-Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive type is very impulsive and active, can’t sit still and needs to talk a lot. Also, he may be a runner. • ADHD-Combined type is present when both of the mention symptoms are mixed together inattentive and active; can’t stop making inappropriate comments, hitting other children, quick to answer before hearing the full question.  Prevalence (pgs.177-179)  3% to 5% of the population has ADHD (National Institute of Mental Health, 2006)  More than 4% of adult have ADHD characteristics (National Institute of Mental Health, 2008).  Boys are more likely than girls to have ADHD at the ratio of 3:1 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011 b).  Characteristics (pgs.182-187) o Cognitive Characteristic (pgs.182-184) Is related to the difference of structure of a part of the brain that regulate attention. But, the real issue is the Behavior Inhibition and Self-regulation, how and where the attention needs to be redirected. Which is related to Executive

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