Finger tapping in ADHD
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Malika
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No, it's the right link but you have to scroll down to see the video at the side. Sorry, I perhaps should have pointed that out.
I thought it was quite interesting - saying that there's a possible new diagnostic tool for ADHD as they found that a strong correlation between ADHD boys, particularly, who moved their other hand when asked to move only one hand with a series of exercises.
I thought it was quite interesting - saying that there's a possible new diagnostic tool for ADHD as they found that a strong correlation between ADHD boys, particularly, who moved their other hand when asked to move only one hand with a series of exercises.
Ah. Video. Which I don't do because... I can't hear well enough.
But... the "other hand" stuff?
That's not "really" ADHD. That's related more closely to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)/Aspie and/or sensory processing/integration.
One of the biggest problems we have is that - DSM V notwithstanding - nobody really agrees on what the terms mean.
In our part of the world (one tiny corner of Canada), ADD/ADHD = attention or attention + executive function problems. Anything else is add-on or different diagnosis.
And yes, I know people who are definitely ADD (K2 is one of these)... who have NO other issues.
I also notice that a LOT of studies focus on the boys... gender bias. Girls get missed more often. Had to fight tooth-and-nail for K2 to get a diagnosis. Her attention management problem is HUGE - and highly receptive to medications.
But... the "other hand" stuff?
That's not "really" ADHD. That's related more closely to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)/Aspie and/or sensory processing/integration.
One of the biggest problems we have is that - DSM V notwithstanding - nobody really agrees on what the terms mean.
In our part of the world (one tiny corner of Canada), ADD/ADHD = attention or attention + executive function problems. Anything else is add-on or different diagnosis.
And yes, I know people who are definitely ADD (K2 is one of these)... who have NO other issues.
I also notice that a LOT of studies focus on the boys... gender bias. Girls get missed more often. Had to fight tooth-and-nail for K2 to get a diagnosis. Her attention management problem is HUGE - and highly receptive to medications.
BusynMember
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IC, once again agree. And the tapping is also a big thing with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), as you said. But executive function issues are also huge in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) too 
Absolutely.
Malika - yes, we're talking about the same thing. What they are describing is a symptom of sensory integration problems - especially midline processing. It has a huge impact on things like writing. The ability to simultaneously manage each side of the body separately, Know what I mean?? It's why my difficult child does better playing a band instrument, than playing piano. On a band instrument, both hands work TOGETHER... on piano, they work independently (especially if you're playing a Bach Fugue). Writing... one hand manages the paper, the other manages the pen. Affects a lot of other things, too - those are just easier to describe.
"Tapping" and ADHD do go together... it's part of the restlessness, the impulsivity, and self-"medicating" (the independent activity actually helps the kid focus - some kids listen better if they are walking/running on one spot, than if they are trying to sit still).
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