Lindsay Case Study

First step to understanding this disorder is to understand how it is diagnosed and what criteria is required. There are 18 possible symptoms for ADHD that are divided into two categories, inattentive and hyperactivity/impulsive (Barkley 1997). In order to be diagnosed with ADHD an individual must show at least 6 symptoms in one category for 6 months (Barkley 1997). Depending on what category the symptoms were in the child would also be assigned to a subtype, either: predominantly inattentive or predominantly hyperactive/impulsive; but if the individual met criteria for both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive then the child would be diagnoses with ADHD combined (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 2013). Some of the symptoms that fall under the inattentive subtype are inability to stay focused on tasks (i.e. during lectures, conversations,

ADHD Research Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disability in which children consistently show one or more of the following characteristics over a period of time. (1) Inattention, (2) hyperactivity, and (3) impulsivity (Kirst-Ashman, Zastrow 2004). Children who are inattentive have difficulty focusing on any one thing and may get bored with a task after only a few minutes. Children who are hyperactive show high levels of physical activity, almost always seeming to be in motion. Children who are impulsive have difficulty curbing their reactions and don’t do a good job of thinking before they act.

In addition to symptoms of ADHD being present by the age of seven the symptoms must affect the person’s life in a number of settings. In addition the symptoms have to not be explained by another mental disorder. If it only occurs alongside a psychotic mood disorder it is not considered ADHD. Inattention in ADHD is classified as making easily avoidable mistakes and ignoring details, usually do to not paying attention. It can happen in any number of settings( Surman, 2013). For example an accountant suffering from some of the innatention aspects of ADHD may not notice they forget to put a decimal point in a number resulting in a much higher number then shoud have been expected. The average adult may catch the mistake but someone someone with at least part of the innatetion aspect will likely move on without a thought in the world. Hyperactivity is demonstrated by inabiltiy to sit still and the need to get up from one's seat to move around. Impulsivity shows itself in a person's inabilty to resist acting on their urges. Usually the person will jump in front of others in a conversation. the person may at random pick up things and start messing with them. For a person to be diagnosised with ADHD a number of the DSM-IV-TR's critera must be met.

According to the research conducted by Dr. Laura A. King, the Frederick A. Middlebush Professor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri, Columbia, “ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurobehavioral disorders of childhood, in which individuals show at least one of the following: impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattention.”

When looking into 16-year-old Richards case a few details stand out instantly. Richard has not talked to his biological mother in a couple of years and has had no contact with father. Moved from living with his Aunt Mavis into foster care due to being unable to follow rules and losing his temper often. According to the Mavis, Richard has a hard time sustaining attention, he is easily distracted, talks and interrupts others in class. This shows signs of ADHD which is “identified by the symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. When the main symptoms are inattention, distraction, and disorganization, the type is usually called primarily inattentive. The symptoms of hyperactivity and possibly impulsiveness appear to diminish with age but are seen in the primarily hyperactive/impulsive type” (Berger, 2014).

According to the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) there are three main types of ADHD. These types are Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder with predominance in inattentiveness, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder with predominance in hyperactivity and impulsiveness, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder with a combination of both hyperactivity and inattentiveness. There are certain criteria that must be met before a diagnosis can be made to attribute ADHD to the behavior of anyone.

One of the first things that Ms. Anderson should do is to change the classroom layout and environment for Howard. First, he should have particular seating by Ms. Anderson which is near the whiteboard, but far away from high movement areas, for instance, entryways, pencil sharpeners, or windows. She should create an area where she can provide individual instruction for Howard. Especially, surround Howard with peers who are helpful and not confrontation. He needs a defined space where he can work on class work. Having Howard follow a checklist throughout the school day will help him stay organize with class work, more focus on instruction time, and less distracted with any classmates.

Those suffering from ADHD exhibited over a period of six months, six of nine behavior patterns indicative of problems sustaining attention, organizing around tasks, remembering and completing assignments or six of nine behaviors indicative of difficulties sitting still, being quiet and waiting patiently before responding. [Divoky, Schrag. 1975]. These behaviors appear in at least two different settings (such as at home, in school, in peer group activity), and are usually present in children before the age of 7, and is considered disruptive to normal function.

On December 1986, Nora Priscilla Lindsay made a Will with the Public Trustee which was then later revoked. Nora Lindsay was divorced, had two children, a son Geoffrey Lindsay, who is the appellant, and a daughter Heath McGrath, who is the respondent, and died on 16 October 2012. The appellant believed the deceased died without a Will and therefore applied for the Letters of Administration. This was then granted on 17 June 2013. However, a five-page hand-written document was then located. Following this, the appellant brought before the primary judge that the document was the subject of the application for probate. This however was dismissed by the primary Judge on 4 September 2014 as it did not meet the requirements set out in the Succession

The National Resource Center gave a lot of important information concerning the disorder of ADHD and the usefulness of the new edition of DSM-5 criterion that allows the three presentation of the ADHD symptoms conditions on teen and adults during diagnoses.

ADHD is a chronic condition of impulsivity mixed with inattention and hyperactivity. The symptoms of ADHD include inattention, fidgeting, talking excessively, trouble waiting for their turn and much more. ADHD is treated with both behavior therapy and medication. It is estimated that 5% of the population has ADHD.

ADHD characteristics is defined and explained in the article. ADHD the most common type is combined type which is defined as "significant problems with sustained attention, persistence towards goals, resisting distractions along the way, inhibiting excessive task0irrelevant activity, and inhibiting actions, words, thoughts, and emotions that are either socially inappropriate for the situation or inconsistent with ones long term goals and general welfare." (Barkley) Additionally the article clarifies the definition of self-regulation which is made up of 3 components. These

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is a neurobehavioral disorder that affects school aged children with a high degree of inattention, excessive hyperactivity, impulsivity or a combination of any of these. In order for a child to be diagnosed with ADHD, there must be two different environments in which the child has displayed his or her symptoms and it must occur before the child is twelve years of age (Halter, 2014). Children have a high comorbidity level with developmental, learning and psychiatric problems. There are three types of ADHD; inattentive type, hyperactive-impulsive type and combination type. With inattentive type the child displays disorganization, is unable to complete tasks, becomes easily bored, and

According to Foley (2010), children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder were categorized into two groups with nine behaviors associated with each category of ADHD. Behaviors with the inattentive category include failing to pay attention, and making careless mistakes, difficulty keeping that attention, not following through or listening, difficulty organizing, low task persistence, easily distracted, forgetful and losing things. Behaviors associated with the category of hyperactivity include a child being out of their seat and fidgeting, running and climbing excessively,

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a common mental disorder whose definition continues to change. Most clinicians make a diagnosis off of a list of symptoms in three categories: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. There are three different subtypes of ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Combined Type if both the inattentive criteria and the hyperactive/impulsive criteria have been present for the past six months; Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Predominantly Inattentive Type if the inattention criteria are met but the hyperactive/impulsive criteria has not been present for the past six months; and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Predominantly Hyperactive/Impulsive