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L ASSESSMENT
ON CHILDREN
WITH SPECIAL
NEEDS
Attention-deficit Hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD)
PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSESSMENT ON CHILDREN
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
KSP OR “KULANG SA
PANSIN!”
Now, that phrase has already evolved. When somebody shows off, we say
“He may have ADHD or ADD.”
ATTENTION-DEFICIT
HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)
is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that can have a profound impact at
school,and in the workplace, as well as an impact on relationships.As a consequence,
the quality of life of individuals with ADHD, and that of the people around them, can be
impaired.
TYPES OF ADHD AND SOME
MANIFESTATIONS
Inactive
Difficulty with details
Can’t follow instructions
Avoids activities that entails mental effort
Easily distracted
Forgetful with daily tasks
Easily loses things like toys, notebooks, and homework
Hyperactive-Impulsive
Either fond of playing or quite shy
Difficulty in staying in one place
Loud when playing
Answers question even if not being asked
Exhibits impatience in waiting
A variety of rating scales are available to help assess the impact of ADHD on multiple aspects of
patient well-being, including symptoms, overall functioning and quality of life.
Rating scales may either be completed by parents, teachers or the patient themselves,
depending on which scale is chosen, and are considered to be an essential part of the full
assessment process for ADHD.
Formal diagnosis is made when the nature, frequency and duration of the patient’s symptoms
fulfil the criteria set out in one of two medical classification systems: the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5th edition (DSM-5TM)
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF
CHILDREN WHO EVER HAD
ADHD
The percent of children estimated to have ADHD has changed over time and its
measurement can vary. The American Psychiatric Association states in the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5, 2013) that 5% of
children have ADHD. However, other studies in the US have estimated higher
rates in community samples.
In 2016:
The estimated number of children and adolescents ever diagnosed with ADHD,
according to parent report, was consistent with previous estimates from the
National Survey of Children’s Health.
PREVALENCE GRAPH
STATISTICS FROM THE
ADHD SOCIETY OF
CHILDREN IN THE
PHILIPPINES
Experts say ADHD is more common in men than women. To provide an overview
that the condition isn’t as rare as is commonly believed
80% of adolescents have the symptoms
60% of adults show the symptoms
40%-50% of children with ADHD have learning disabilities
30%-50% of children with ADHD engage in disorderly conduct and exhibits signs
of anti-social behavior
35% of children with ADHD do not finish high school
25% of children with ADHD oftentimes fight with other kids
20% to 25% of children experience hyperactivity
3-5% of the world population has ADHD
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