Manifesto of the English Federation of Associations of Aid Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder on the occasion of the Third European Awareness Week TD 
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occasion of the III European Week Awareness about ADHD the FEAADAH want to get to all of English society and public and private institutions concerned with this disorder the CONCLUSIONS OF THE LATIN AMERICAN NATIONAL ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER WITH OR WITHOUT HYPERACTIVITY held in Granada on 22-24 April , 2010 organized by the English Federation Assistance Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and the Association of Parents of hyperactive children and adolescents with behavioral disorders Ampache Granada.
scientific evidence
Experts meeting at the Congress considered necessary to transfer patients and their families public administrations and society in general the scientific evidence of the existence of attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity, ADHD. We therefore must insist on explicit and forceful rejection of any speculation about the "invented" for ADHD.
the contrary, scientific evidence, proven in the international scientific community in numerous studies subject to appropriate scrutiny and control methodology and published in refereed journals, says that ADHD is a chronic disorder of neurological origin. It is the most studied disease psquiátrica in childhood and the second condition
or more prevalent in this age (between 5% and 7% of children). ADHD, because of its chronic nature persists in a high percentage of those affected in adulthood (between 50% and 60% of those who have suffered in childhood and adolescence), while its prevalence among the adult population between 3% and 4%. Also important to note the high presence of other comorbid conditions or associated, in adulthood as in childhood and adolescence.
also considered necessary to go further in the description of the manifestations of the core symptoms of the disorder, adapted to the reality of personal and socio adults.
Diagnosis and Treatment multimodal
There is, according to studies presented, neither overdiagnosis and overmedication in relation to ADHD in Spain, without prejudice to the existence, as in all kinds of diseases, inadequate diagnoses. However attention should be drawn about the existence, according to indicators of prevalence, still very relevant percentage of children and adults not diagnosed and, therefore, deprived of receiving the treatment for the risks of this situation. ADHD is a clinical diagnosis and should be fully validated by a medical professional with appropriate training. The treatment of ADHD is multimodal character, combining the drug treatment, psychological support and teaching. It has also been demonstrated in the studies presented the effectiveness of this treatment in affected adults, adapted for your situation. In the case of drugs is evidence of the effectiveness of these drugs used in children, although with the obvious adjustments arising from differences in weight between children and adults.
Access to treatment
The high price of drugs, psychotherapy and psycho indicated in the treatment ADHD, is resulting in many people diagnosed do not have access to treatment. The situation is particularly serious in the current economic situation that is causing the most disadvantaged and needy families are suspended and can not access treatment, or even the drug. It is imperative that the government give urgent response to this situation. Specifically and for immediate adoption as its normative character is requested, based on the chronic nature of ADHD and strict sense of justice, including drugs used in the treatment of ADHD in the group of reduced contribution beneficiaries. It also highlights the need to provide greater financial and human resources units and psychoeducational psychotherapeutic treatment of this disorder.
AH. occasion of the III European Week Awareness about ADHD the FEAADAH want to get to all of English society and public and private institutions concerned with this disorder the CONCLUSIONS OF THE LATIN AMERICAN NATIONAL ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER WITH OR WITHOUT HYPERACTIVITY held in Granada on 22-24 April , 2010 organized by the English Federation Assistance Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and the Association of Parents of hyperactive children and adolescents with behavioral disorders Ampache Granada.
scientific evidence
Experts meeting at the Congress considered necessary to transfer patients and their families public administrations and society in general the scientific evidence of the existence of attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity, ADHD. We therefore must insist on explicit and forceful rejection of any speculation about the "invented" for ADHD.
the contrary, scientific evidence, proven in the international scientific community in numerous studies subject to appropriate scrutiny and control methodology and published in refereed journals, says that ADHD is a chronic disorder of neurological origin. It is the most studied disease psquiátrica in childhood and the second condition
or more prevalent in this age (between 5% and 7% of children). ADHD, because of its chronic nature persists in a high percentage of those affected in adulthood (between 50% and 60% of those who have suffered in childhood and adolescence), while its prevalence among the adult population between 3% and 4%. Also important to note the high presence of other comorbid conditions or associated, in adulthood as in childhood and adolescence. also considered necessary to go further in the description of the manifestations of the core symptoms of the disorder, adapted to the reality of personal and socio adults.
Diagnosis and Treatment multimodal
There is, according to studies presented, neither overdiagnosis and overmedication in relation to ADHD in Spain, without prejudice to the existence, as in all kinds of diseases, inadequate diagnoses. However attention should be drawn about the existence, according to indicators of prevalence, still very relevant percentage of children and adults not diagnosed and, therefore, deprived of receiving the treatment for the risks of this situation. ADHD is a clinical diagnosis and should be fully validated by a medical professional with appropriate training. The treatment of ADHD is multimodal character, combining the drug treatment, psychological support and teaching. It has also been demonstrated in the studies presented the effectiveness of this treatment in affected adults, adapted for your situation. In the case of drugs is evidence of the effectiveness of these drugs used in children, although with the obvious adjustments arising from differences in weight between children and adults.
Access to treatment
The high price of drugs, psychotherapy and psycho indicated in the treatment ADHD, is resulting in many people diagnosed do not have access to treatment. The situation is particularly serious in the current economic situation that is causing the most disadvantaged and needy families are suspended and can not access treatment, or even the drug. It is imperative that the government give urgent response to this situation. Specifically and for immediate adoption as its normative character is requested, based on the chronic nature of ADHD and strict sense of justice, including drugs used in the treatment of ADHD in the group of reduced contribution beneficiaries. It also highlights the need to provide greater financial and human resources units and psychoeducational psychotherapeutic treatment of this disorder.
Risk teens and adults
It shows evidence that a lack of proper diagnosis and treatment in childhood puts people affected with serious consequences in adolescence and age adult, such as failure and dropout and development of other disorders such as substance abuse and behavioral disorders that can lead, in severe cases, to commit criminal offenses. To prevent the occurrence of such serious consequences as personally and socially is required that the diagnosis is made at the earliest time possible and guarantee the right to adequate treatment.
protocols for coordinated action is evident
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and a sharp way the need for coordinated action by the authorities involved in the treatment and prevention of the occurrence of the consequences this disorder may be accompanied : Health, Education, Social Policy and Justice.
For the effectiveness of this coordination, experience shows that the most appropriate is the establish protocols that ensure this coordination and joint action.
Equal treatment
education educational
Spain Reality shows that there is unequal treatment of school children affected by ADHD within the educational system, depending on the Autonomous Community in which they are enrolled. Therefore, in this Congress highlights the need for education authorities guarantee the right to equality of all English students affected by ADHD, by the express recognition in the State Basic Law
their needs specific support ades education, without prejudice to each Community Normatively autonomous guarantee to students of this area, this consideration.
The responsibility of families
An appropriate intervention for ADHD requires intense family involvement. To make this possible is imperative that families access to information and training enough about the disorder and its management, as well as economic and social support to ensure the treatment and access to relevant educational resources.
importance and necessity of associations
Congress highlights the importance of associative platforms as channels for different channel needs that still exist in families affected by ADHD, such as the need for training, awareness and progress for a better future in the family and social environment.
It shows evidence that a lack of proper diagnosis and treatment in childhood puts people affected with serious consequences in adolescence and age adult, such as failure and dropout and development of other disorders such as substance abuse and behavioral disorders that can lead, in severe cases, to commit criminal offenses. To prevent the occurrence of such serious consequences as personally and socially is required that the diagnosis is made at the earliest time possible and guarantee the right to adequate treatment.
protocols for coordinated action is evident
d
and a sharp way the need for coordinated action by the authorities involved in the treatment and prevention of the occurrence of the consequences this disorder may be accompanied : Health, Education, Social Policy and Justice. For the effectiveness of this coordination, experience shows that the most appropriate is the establish protocols that ensure this coordination and joint action.
Equal treatment
education educational
Spain Reality shows that there is unequal treatment of school children affected by ADHD within the educational system, depending on the Autonomous Community in which they are enrolled. Therefore, in this Congress highlights the need for education authorities guarantee the right to equality of all English students affected by ADHD, by the express recognition in the State Basic Law
their needs specific support ades education, without prejudice to each Community Normatively autonomous guarantee to students of this area, this consideration. The responsibility of families
An appropriate intervention for ADHD requires intense family involvement. To make this possible is imperative that families access to information and training enough about the disorder and its management, as well as economic and social support to ensure the treatment and access to relevant educational resources.
importance and necessity of associations
Congress highlights the importance of associative platforms as channels for different channel needs that still exist in families affected by ADHD, such as the need for training, awareness and progress for a better future in the family and social environment.
PHOTOS MARIA MUÑOZ
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