ISSN:
1573-2843
Keywords:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
;
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
;
comorbidity
;
hyperarousal
;
treatment
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Psychology
,
Sociology
Notes:
Abstract Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) show a high degree of comorbidity in traumatized children. Two hypotheses may help explain this relationship: children with ADHD are at higher risk for trauma due to their impulsivity, dangerous behaviors, and parents who may have a genetic predisposition for impairment of their own impulse control; and hyperarousal induced by severe trauma and manifested by hypervigilance and poor concentration may impair attention to create an ADHD-like syndrome. Four illustrative cases are presented, and implications for treatment are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02234689
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