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What is the difference between ADHD and executive dysfunction?
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∙ 12y ago
The executive functions of the brain encompass a variey of things, such as working memory, ability to plan, organise etc. The executive functions of the brain are affected in ADHD. But they are also effected in other diagnoses (for example, schizophrenia, or brain injury). Therefore, to say someone has executive dysfuntion does not mean they have ADHD, but to say they have ADHD automatically implies dysfunction of the executive functions of the brain.
I guess it's a bit like diagnosing someone with a headache. They may have anything from a cold....to a brain tumour. The headache is really a symptom rather than a diagnosis. If you want to know more about the executive functions of the brain, I can highly recommend a book called " The Executive brain: frontal lobes and the civilized mind"- an excellent read. If you want to know more about ADHD, I recommend starting with "The New Understanding ADHD" by Christopher Green.
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Types of ADHD?
ADHD is a complex condition that impacts the brain's executive functions.
Which fact about the difference in prevalence of ADHD between boys and girls is correct?
ADHD is diagnosed in boys three of four times more often
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Can you have ADHD when you don't hit people?
I don't know what hitting has to do with ADHD, but look at "difference between ADD and OCD"
What is the difference between ADHD in adults and kids having ADHD?
ADHD is more commonly diagnosed and treated in kids. Aside from this, both children and adults generally manifest the disease in a very similar fashion.
Does ADHD cause twitching?
The short answer is: No.The long answer...According to the DSM IV-TR3 ADHD is classified as having 4 types, which are labeled as follows: (inattentive, hyperactive, combined, or not otherwise specified).The believed neurological dysfunction associated with ADHD involves many interdependent brain structures integral to providing human's "executive functions."Examples of executive functioning include: planning ahead, keeping a schedule, completing tasks, managing distractions & staying on a task, impulse control, awareness of the passage of time, and the prioritization of tasks.Essentially the different forms of ADHD arise from the respective affected loci in the brain which provide the functions of executive functioning. The brain structures believed to be involved in ADHD are the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and the adrenal gland (HPA-axis, aka the limbic system)... other structures include the cigulate gyrus, and the prefrontal lobes.Twitching is not a symptom of ADHD. The affected neurological systems which may cause twiches are distinct from the neurological systems often associated with ADHD. ADHD may be *co-morbid* (that is present in addition to...) another distinct neurological dysfunction, such as a tic disorder or Tourette's syndrome.*Twitching is a side-effect of many commonly prescribed drugs used to treat ADHD. They may range from mild muscle twitches in the arms or legs, but usually subside.Check your dosage of your prescribed stimulants, they may periodically deplete the brain's level of available neurotransmitters, such as dopamine... which is required for fine movement control... the substantia nigra is affected by ADHD drugs, and the twitching side effect may originate from transient and minor depletion of dopamine levels due to the stimulant's (particularily Adderall/amphetamine's) increased output of cortical dopamine.
Where are online resources about the relationship between ADHD and diet?
Yes, there are several online medical reference resources, as well as ADHD support group websites that you can use to find helpful information about the links between ADHD and diet. Here are a few: www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-diets www.medpagetoday.com/Pediatrics/ADHD-ADD/24685 www.oneaddplace.com/adhd-diet.php
Is there a link between ADHD and nutrition?
There have been some links between ADHD and nutrition. Some studies have indicated that a poor diet can worsen ADHD symptoms and a good diet can improve them.
Can you be dyslexic and ADHD at the same time?
Yes, Autism and ADHD are considered comorbid so can often both occur in the same person.I am both Autistic (official diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder) and have ADHD, as is true for many people on the Autism spectrum. ADHD is often considered a cousin to ASD because the two can have similar and overlapping characteristics such as issues with communication and executive dysfunction.
What is the difference between an autistic child and a child that has ADHD?
my sister as ADhd and she is not a bad kid she just couldn't understand things as well and was full of energy all the time and if you think your kid might have ADHD then you should take he or she to the doctor to get tested.
Are adults with ADHD more susceptible to contracting multiple sclerosis than others?
There is no connection between ADHD and M/S.
What happens if an adhd person takes an energy pill?
the same thing that a person without ADD would have... If you really want to understand why that is, check out "difference between ADD and OCD"
