ADHD

 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not only a problem for children—young people with ADHD often grow up to become adults with ADHD, leading to negative implications for education, occupation, marital outcomes, and of course, health. 

Attention deficit disorders

The core symptoms of attention deficit disorders are cognitive in nature (inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity). These cognitive deficits often reflect underlying brain circuitry dysfunction (including prefrontal regions) and of neurochemical transmission, including the dopamine and noradrenaline/norepinephrine pathways1-5. 

CDC Reports:

• The estimated number of children aged 3–17 years ever diagnosed with ADHD, according to a national survey of parents,1 is 6 million (9.8%) using data from 2016-2019. This number includes
  • 3–5 years: 265,000 (2%)
  • 6–11 years 2.4 million (10%)
  • 12–17 years: 3.3 million (13%).
• Boys (13%) are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls (6%).1
• Black, non-Hispanic children and White, non-Hispanic children are more often diagnosed with ADHD (12% and 10%, respectively), than Hispanic children (8%) or Asian, non-Hispanic children (3%).1
• Estimates for ADHD vary by state: 2
  • ADHD diagnosis among children aged 3–17 years: State estimates vary from 6% to 16%.
  • Any ADHD treatment among children with current ADHD: State estimates vary from 58% to 92%
    • ADHD medication: State estimates vary from 38% to 81%
    • ADHD behavior treatment: State estimates vary from 39% to 62%

At Bass Wellness Center, we are committed to cognitive health, which is why we are introducing cognitive performance assessments from Creyos Health to measure how your brain is doing over time. Our treatment will now include a quick, fun series of tasks that objectively measure your memory, reasoning, verbal ability, and attention—all facets of cognition that are important in your everyday life.

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The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) is a symptom checklist designed to help healthcare providers measure symptoms consistent with attentional difficulties. 

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