Reconsidering the Attention Deficit Paradigm

Rosenman, Stephen

doi:10.1080/j.1440-1665.2006.02269.x

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“…Criticisms of a categorical DSM-IV diagnosis versus a dimensional approach to ADHD symptoms have been discussed elsewhere. 10 Omega-3 PUFA research adds an interesting insight to this debate. Most notably, three studies have found improvements in symptoms with a combined EPA and DHA supplement.…”

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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation for ADHD Symptoms: Response to Commentary

Sinn¹

2007

Journal of Developmental &Amp; Behavioral Pediatrics

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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation for ADHD Symptoms: Response to Commentary

Sinn¹

2007

Journal of Developmental &Amp; Behavioral Pediatrics

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“…Executive functions refer to problem solving skills, anticipation, strategic planning, self regulation, monitoring, maintenance of focus and task completion (Barkley 2000). Rosenman (2006) suggests that not all of the executive functions are impaired in ADHD; rather this differs across cases. Whitaker (2006) pinpoints the confusion around the definition of 'learning disability' (LD) in the literature.…”

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Management of Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities: A Survey of Paediatric Occupational Therapists in the United Kingdom

Spiliotopoulou¹

2009

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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common complex neuropsychiatric disorder frequently overlapping with learning disabilities (LD) in children with average and above intelligence (Biederman et al 1991). The complex needs of these children could be better addressed in a multidisciplinary context (Foy & Earls 2005) within which paediatric occupational therapists may have a significant role. The aim of this study was to identify the interventions used by occupational therapists in the United Kingdom with these children and explore the rationale for their use. The purpose was to provide baseline data to inform multidisciplinary team approaches for the management of these children.A survey, based on postal questionnaires, was conducted among 100 paediatric occupational therapists in the United Kingdom. The effective rate of response was 42%. Both qualitative and quantitative data were gathered and analysed.The findings suggested that therapists tended to use more than one method/ approach in the rehabilitation of these children. The sensory integration approach and the perceptual-motor training were more popular among therapists. A variety of other approaches, used on an individual needs basis, were reportedly used. Future studies to test the effectiveness of reported practices with children with both ADHD and LD are recommended.

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Reconsidering the Attention Deficit Paradigm

Abstract: An alternative, more dimensional paradigm linking executive functions is described and its advantage over categorical diagnostic paradigms is argued. Consideration of a more discriminating and dimensional behavioural model would help psychiatrists operating in this area.

Cited by 2 publications

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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation for ADHD Symptoms: Response to Commentary

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation for ADHD Symptoms: Response to Commentary

Management of Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities: A Survey of Paediatric Occupational Therapists in the United Kingdom

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