Abstract
Objective. To involve the teachers in early identification of ADHD symptoms in school age. To highlight some aspects of ADHD diagnostic. Method. We analyzed the situation of the children with a medical diagnostic with specific treatment (stimulant or non-stimulant) for ADHD in Timis County. 53 teachers from Timis County filled in the Disruptive Behavior Disorders Rating Scale (DBDRS) – teach form, made by Barkley R.A for identification the ADHD symptoms in children from their schools. Results. All the teachers perceived that a lot of children have disruptive behavior in various school situations; the frequency of ADHD symptoms with clinical signification was comparable with the medical diagnostic of ADHD. The conclusion of the paper was that the teachers could have an important role in early diagnostic and treatment of ADHD.
Highlights
ADHD is a common condition in children-psychiatrists offices, its frequency increasing from year to year, with more than half remaining undiagnosed
All the teachers perceived that a lot of children have disruptive behavior in various school situations; the frequency of ADHD symptoms with clinical signification was comparable with the medical diagnostic of ADHD
Regardless of origin, gender or school cycle, teachers perceive that many children are manifesting non-compliant behavior in various situations at school, which may have clinical significance for ADHD and/or oppositionist disorder
Summary
ADHD is a common condition in children-psychiatrists offices, its frequency increasing from year to year, with more than half remaining undiagnosed. The boys-girls ratio is 2.5 – 12: 1, at boys in the predominant school age and at girls is constant by age groups. The type of ADHD prevailed with inattention is 10-15%, the one with hyperactivity 5% and the combined one makes 80% of all cases. ADHD is characterized by early onset before age 7, by a combination of hyperactivity, disorderly behavior and inattention (lack of attention). The duration of the disorder must be at least 6 months, and the symptoms are grouped in the inattention and hyperactivity ones/impulsivity. The ADHD diagnosis is influenced by numerous factors: child characteristics, family, school, socio-economic status
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