EP. 49 Unpacking Diagnoses: Unpacking Diagnoses: DSM Criteria For ADHD Symptomologies With A Biblical Explanation Part 2
In this episode, the hosts, Mike, Shauna, and Jeremy continue their discussion about the DSM's hyperactivity and impulsivity criteria for ADHD with a biblical explanation, it's relevance according to the child's symptomologies and the parental implications associated with this diagnoses. They discuss a holistic approach in responding to such diagnoses within ADHD criteria finishing with the subcategories of hyperactivity and impulsivity.
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Episode Notes
- DSM CRITERIA
Hyperactivity • Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat. • Often leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected. • Often runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate • Often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly • Is often “on the go” or often acts as if “driven by a motor” • Often talks excessively
Impulsivity • Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed • Often has difficulty awaiting turn • Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g. butts into conversations or games)
Impulsivity • Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed • Often has difficulty awaiting turn • Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g. butts into conversations or games)
BIBLICAL EXPLANATION
- BIBLICAL DESCRIPTORS
Hyperactivity • Lack of self-control • Struggles with an anxious heart • Disrespect for authority • Low view of obedience • Fatigue due to lack of rest • Personal Weakness • Rebellion • Selfishness
Impulsivity • Quick to speak, slow to listen • An unrepentant heart • Impatience • Disrespectful • Self-centered or selfish
Impulsivity • Quick to speak, slow to listen • An unrepentant heart • Impatience • Disrespectful • Self-centered or selfish
Tweetable: "children that typically stand out under the diagnoses of this umbrella once they enter into a school system are young boys because boys are wired to active and once they get in the confines of a classroom for the first time, they're going to run into some struggles that our culture has decided to label as a disease." Jeremy Lelek - Speak The Truth Podcast EP. 49 Unpacking Diagnoses: ADHD Part 2