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    The document discusses attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including its risk factors, clinical manifestations across the lifespan, screening tools, and management guidelines. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by inattentiveness, restlessness, and impulsivity. Risk factors include genetics and prenatal exposures. Symptoms vary from childhood to adulthood. Screening tools like Vanderbilt Assessment Scale and ASRS are used. Management involves non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches like medications and behavioral therapies tailored to each stage of development.

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    Understanding and Managing ADHD across the Lifespan

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    Understanding and Managing ADHD across the Lifespan

    Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is

    marked by chronic symptoms of inattentiveness, restlessness, and impulsivity which cause

    serious problems in multiple facets of life. In order to deal with the issue of ADHD, it is crucial

    to know the risk factors, the clinical manifestations, the screening tools, and the management

    guidelines for those different age groups.

    The risk factors for ADHD consist of a complex interaction of the genetic predisposition

    and prenatal exposure to toxins such as alcohol, tobacco, low birth weight, and environmental

    factors like lead and childhood adversities (Rainford, 2022). Moreover, familial and societal

    dynamisms, parenting styles being an example, are likely to promote or aggravate ADHD

    symptoms (Markowitz et al., 2020).

    ADHD clinical manifestations have a great age range. Children and teenagers can

    experience the following symptoms: inattention, impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and interrupting

    others (Rainford, 2022). In adulthood, the manifestations of the symptoms might be as chronic

    disorganization, impulsivity in decision-making and difficulties in building relationships or

    keeping a job (Rainford, 2022).

    Evidence-based screening tools provide an essential role in the screening of

    ADHD. Vanderbilt Assessment Scale for Parents and Teachers is used for children and

    adolescents and the Self-Report Scale (ASRS) is used for adult individuals (Markowitz &

    Schulman, 2020). These devices help doctors to gather complete information from different

    sources of information to evaluate if the patient is suffering from ADHD and what are its

    severity level.
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    ADHD management is done via non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic modalities. The

    medications for ADHD many adolescents use are the stimulant meds including methylphenidate

    or amphetamines (Pereira Ribeiro et al., 2021). They are complemented by behavioral therapies

    for the purpose of improving such behavioral traits as organization and inhibition. Adults also

    may be positioned to rescue by the intervention arena with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

    through which it helps in the management of distressing thought patterns, habits and maladaptive

    coping styles (Hakim Shsooshitari et al., 2020).

    Ultimately, ADHD is complicated, and the symptom patterns vary from patient to patient

    as well as among different age groups. By incorporating the evidence-based screening tools and

    guidelines applicable to each developmental stage, healthcare providers will utilize the able to

    challenge the needs of ADHD. A multidisciplinary approach that encompasses pharmacological

    interventions and behavioral therapies may be used to provide personalized care for persons with

    ADHD and to enhance their functioning as well as improve their overall well-being.
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    References

    Hakim Shsooshtari, M., Bolhari, J., Shariati, B., Kamalzadeh, L., Memaryan, N., Nadoushan, A.

    H. J., ... & Razjouyan, K. (2020). Management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

    in children and adolescents: A national clinical guideline. Iranian Journal of Psychiatry

    and Clinical Psychology, 25(4), 472-479.

    Markowitz, J. T., Oberdhan, D., Ciesluk, A., Rams, A., & Wigal, S. B. (2020). Review of

    clinical outcome assessments in pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity

    disorder. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 1619-1643.

    Pereira Ribeiro, J., Arthur, E. J., Gluud, C., Simonsen, E., & Storebø, O. J. (2021). Does

    methylphenidate work in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity

    disorder?. Pediatric reports, 13(3), 434-443.

    Rainford, A. M. (2022). Early risk factors for school-age ADHD and irritability: The roles of

    prenatal risk, intrusive parenting style during preschool and caregiver-child attachment

    quality.

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