McCam Child Care & Development Centre

Today at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 pm McCam Centre is presenting the following webinars.  Register Today!!! Meeting Name:  ADHD and Autism: Making a differential diagnosis   (click here to register) Date/Time:  10/23/2014 1:30 PM EST  Registration is required to join this meeting. Click here to register:   ADHD and Autism: Making a differential diagnosis Registration Presenter: Dr. Andrea Garbutt, Developmental Pediatrician Note:   If you are using Gmail and Internet Explorer 9, please copy and paste this meeting link  https://mccamcentre. megameeting.com/guest/?id= 2003-248403   into your browser. Meeting Name:  Differences in learning outcomes for children with ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Intellectual Disabilities Registration   ( click here to register ) Date/Time:  October 23,  2014 at 3:00 PM   The presenter will be Mrs. Kellie-Anne Brown Campbell, School Psychologist Note: ...

Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in students, 4-15 years, attending rural and urban schools In Jamaica (A study commissioned by the Mc Cam Child Development and Resource Centre) One of the most frequently diagnosed mental health problems of children globally is Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a major concern of child health specialists and educators because it typically undermines a child’s learning potential and impairs social skills and behaviour. This study sought to determine the prevalence of ADHD in Jamaican students, using a purposive sample of 243 pre-school to secondary level students, 4 – 15 years, attending urban and rural schools in Jamaica . Standardised assessments of behaviours specific to ADHD completed by parents and teachers were used to identify ADHD along with in-depth interviews with parents. The results indicate almost a quarter of the sample (19.6%) had significantly high symptoms of inattention or...