PTG QnA ADHD

PT31503 Sem 1: 2023/2024 nfaa

1. Apa yang terjadi jika females yang mempunyai ADHD tidak mendapatkan any
treatments pada masa hadapan? Adakah yang akan memberikan impak kepada
keturunannya atau impak yang lain?
a. ADHD tanpa rawatan akan memberi kesan kepada kefungsian akademik dan
sosial. Oleh itu berisiko ke arah tahap pendidikan yang rendah. Selain itu
kefungsian sosial juga terjejas dan menggangu pembentukan hubungan dengan
orang lain. Impak kepada kefungsian pelbagai aspek kehidupan termasuklah dari
asuhan dan penjagaan anak, serta pembetukan hubungan dengan anak.
b. Disebabkan adanya sejarah ADHD, risiko untuk anaknya turut mengalami ADHD
adalah lebih tinggi berbanding mereka yang tiada sejarah ADHD.
2. Apakah cara untuk mendapatkan diagnosis secara tepat untuk females ADHD di
Malaysia? Sebab pernah terbaca di media sosial yang therapist di Malaysia selalu
misdiagnois ADHD kepada mental disorder lain, contoh therapist selalu diagnosis
females ADHD ada depression ataupun bipolar tetapi hakikat dia ada ADHD.
a. Melalui psychiatrists dan ahli Psikologi Klinikal, ujian tertentu yang bersesuaian
akan dijalankan.
3. Benarkah jika seseorang yang mempunyai ADHD akan mempunyai childhood past
experience seperti bed-wetting? Jika benar apa perkaitan antara bed-wetting dengan
adhd?
a. Kedua-dua ADHD dan bed-wetting mempunyai perkaitan dengan kelewatan
perkembangan sistem saraf pusat. Ini bererti impak kelewatan perkembangan
neuro boleh memberi kesan kepada kedua-dua ADHD dan bed-wetting.
4. Apakah strategi yang boleh digunakan oleh individu (kanak-kanak) dengan ADHD untuk
mengawal diri mereka ketika berinteraksi dengan kanak-kanak normal yang lain serta
bagaimanakah mereka dapat menerangkan penyakit ADHD yang mereka alami kepada
orang sekeliling supaya tidak berlakunya salah faham?
a. Rawatan ADHD adalah melibatkan mengambilan ubat dan juga intervensi utk
impulse-control. Mereka mungkin diberi strategi-strategi tertentu seperti regulasi
emosi, pernafasan, berlatih dengan permainan yang melibatkan stop and pause,
etc.
5. May I ask for further elaboration on the first two types of ADHD(the hyperactive one and
the inattentive one), mainly about the symptoms and characteristics.
6. Dr, may I know what is the differences between the three subtypes of ADHD (inattentive,
hyperactive-impulsive, combined)?
a. The differences between the two and even the combined type are as listed in the
DSM-5 criteria. Essentially the hyperactive ones are the classic and more well-
known type. The inattentive type may not be as disruptive and can easily be
missed. The combined type is more of a diagnostics matter, whereas client fulfill
criteria that are a combination of both.
7. If someone does have combined symptoms but both of the diagnoses do not reach 5/6
symptoms is that person still considered to have ADHD? Let’s say that person has 5 of
the symptoms of hyperactivity and 4 of the symptoms of inattentive symptoms or both
of it only four symptoms. is it still consider combined ADHD or not Dr?
a. They would need to fulfill the full criteria for both (i.e. 6 criteria for hyperactivity
AND 6 criteria for inattentive), otherwise they do not fulfill criteria.
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8. What kind of therapy or support groups are available for individuals with ADHD?
a. Individual therapy involving executive functioning training, improving self-esteem
and self-worth.
b. Support groups can be helpful, but I am not aware of any that is available locally.
There are potentially informal groups that exists.
9. What are some practical strategies that can use to manage ADHD symptoms on a daily
basis, such as improving sleep routine or creating a structured schedule?
a. Many of current practical strategies include utilizing technology to help them
organize themselves, such calendar, alarms and reminders. But yes, certainly
having a structured schedule and maintaining healthy lifestyle (i.e. meal time,
sleep, exercise) will contribute positively as well.
10. What advice or strategies would you offer to parents of children with ADHD to help them
better manage their child’s behavior and support their overall well-being?
a. Parents would need to first understand the disorder well, in order to help their
child manage their ADHD symptoms. They then need to understand basic
concepts of behavioral management.
11. How to deal with ADHD?
a. Biopsychosocial approach treatment as listed in our lecture notes.
12. What a causes to have ADHD?"
a. Biopsychosocial factors as listed in our lecture notes.
13. What is a hallmark symptom of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
characterized by difficulty sustaining attention, being easily distracted, and frequently
making careless mistakes?
a. Yes, to all as listed. Not sure what is the exact question here.
14. What educational strategies are effective for students with ADHD, both in
primary/secondary education and higher education?
a. There are accommodations that educational institutions can offer to students
with ADHD. This includes additional time for tasks and testing, allowing them
seating with minimal distractions.