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Preschool teachers and daycare providers can help children learn to recognize and write the letter S through fun activities that support clear learning objectives.
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Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a group of disorders that include inattentiveness, over-activity, and/or impulsivity. Daycare providers must recognize the signs of symptoms of ADHD as well as how to manage children diagnosed with the disorder.
Our interview with child neurologist Dr. Sara J. Dorison details the important aspects of ADHD in the preschool setting.
OwnADaycare: What is ADHD?
Dr. Dorison: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a syndrome characterized by the presence of clinically significant levels of hyperactivity, impulsivity, disorganization, difficulty staying on task, short attention span, and difficulty waiting on line, interrupting, and low frustration tolerance. The diagnosis is based on the DSM-IV criteria which outline the criteria necessary to make the diagnosis. It is felt to be present in about 5% of children.
OwnADaycare: How is ADHD diagnosed?
Dr. Dorison: ADHD is a clinical diagnosis and is made by taking an appropriate history and physical examination of the child and their behavior. Unfortunately, there is no blood test, genetic testing, brain wave test or brain imaging test that can currently make the diagnosis. The diagnosis is often made with the assistance of psychoeducational testing, or with a clinical interview, generally with a child psychiatrist or child neurologist. The clinical features must be present in at least two settings and over a period of time. Often doctors or psychologists use the Connor Rating Scales which ask parents and teachers to fill out forms regarding behaviors. It is important to rule out other disorders that can present similarly in a young child. These include Asperger Syndrome, Developmental Delay, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Autism, deafness, lead poisoning and severe anxie
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