TASK 5 Visitamos el blog de Sofía y Sabrina: http://daydreamsofiandsabri.blogspot.com/
Realizar como mínimo un comentario positivo
Dejar como mínimo una sugerencia
Puntaje máximo 2 puntos para cada tarea
Opción de asignar un punto extra a la tarea 4
martes, 16 de septiembre de 2014
TASK 3
Tema de interés personal: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad) Conocimiento previo: - Algunos niños y niñas padecen este trastorno. - Incide en el desempeño académico de quien lo padece. - Es importante que los docentes posean información al respecto. Preguntas al texto:
¿Qué tipos de comportamientos presentan quienes presentan el trastorno? ¿Cuáles son los síntomas del trastorno? ¿Qué tratamiento se indica?
Texto:
Quick facts on ADHD: A brief overview of the signs and symptoms, and how it's treated, in children and adolescents.
Overview
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a condition that makes it unusually difficult for kids to concentrate on tasks, to pay attention, to sit still, and to control impulsive behavior. While some children exhibit mostly inattentive behaviors and others predominantly hyperactive and impulsive, the majority of those with ADHD have a combination of both, which may make it very difficult for them to function in school, and create a lot of conflict at home.
Symptoms of hyperactive or impulsive ADHD:
Fidgeting or squirming, trouble staying in one place or waiting his turn
Excessive running and climbing
Trouble playing quietly
Extreme impatience
Always seems to be "on the go" or "driven by a motor"
Excessive talking or interrupting, blurting out answers
Symptoms of inattentive ADHD:
Makes careless mistakes
Is easily distracted
Has difficulty following instructions
Doesn't seem to be listening when spoken to directly
Has trouble organizing
Avoids or dislikes sustained effort
Is forgetful, always losing things
Treatment and Prognosis
In most cases, the first line of treatment for ADHD is medication which helps children concentrate and limit impulsiveness. Psychostimulants such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) and dextroamphetamine (Adderall) are commonly used to stimulate the production of neurotransmitters that regulate attention and impulse control.
Behavior therapy is sometimes used in combination with medication. Parent-child interaction therapy and other forms of parent training teach parents how to cultivate good behaviors while minimizing impulsive or inattentive ones. When a child is old enough, cognitive behavioral therapy can help teach a child to control his behaviors by understanding how his thoughts and feelings influence them.