disorder altogether (Copeland, Angold, Costello, et al, 2013). Other similar disorders listed already in the DSM include childhood bipolar disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the symptoms of which closely mirror that of DMDD.
The most important reason for the controversy over DMDD, however, is that there has been a lack of empirical evidence supporting the classification of the disorder at all. As Beweka, Mayes, Hameed, et al (2016) point out, there is “no consensus or even well-validated scales” for the assessment of DMDD (p. 2115). There has been no determination of a neurobiological or genetic component, a means of accurately assessing DMDD, or an established method of distinguishing it… Continue Reading...
Diagnosing Children and Adolescents
Diagnosis: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Inattentive Type
In essence, ADHD symptoms could be grouped into either hyperactivity and impulsiveness or inattentiveness. In the present case, the symptoms Jamel presents are consistent with the latter.
It is important to note that Jamel meets the criteria for the diagnosis above on the basis of DSM-5 criteria for ADHD. To begin with, the boy’s mother points out that to get him to do anything, she has to yell and repeat instructions. In addition to appearing as if not to listen when directly spoken… Continue Reading...
living space (Adams-Langley, 2013).
Although Lennox was moved to his grandmother's home, the household included a cousin suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and this gave rise to conflict. Moreover, Lennox's grandmother was an alcohol and drug user as well, in addition to playing the role of local drug dealer. Despite remarrying, Lennox's biological father was regularly in touch with the boy. He claimed his former wife loved the boy but lacked parenting skills. This statement may be corroborated by the fact that Lennox would frequently skip school to care for his brother and sisters, or on account of a lack of clean clothes. As the stepfather and… Continue Reading...
