Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a common thing in many homes, schools, and work areas. It is a disorder that makes focusing and sitting still impossible. Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder can be classified into three major symptoms. The first symptom is Hyperactivity. It causes rapid movement and the inability to sit still. The second major symptom is Inattention. This causes you to have trouble paying attention to things and can even make it hard to complete task. The last symptom is Impulsivity. This usually consist of blurting out, crossing the street without looking, and making decision that you don’t completely analyze. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can make a person’s everyday life more difficult, but this does not only apply to the one diagnosed. Living with someone with ADHD or even being friends with someone with ADHD can have an effect on a person’s life. From the patients impulsive actions, all the way to their inability to pay attention to what someone is saying can affect everyone around them. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder does have a temporary cure though. Stimulants like Adderall and Vyvanse all the way to exercise. Although some medicines have great benefits, a lot of them are greatly outweighed with negative side effects. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or also known as ADHD can first be looked at by putting characteristics into three categories. The first thing to look at when diagnosing ADHD is the inability to focus. This can usually be noticed in a person’s adolescent years of life. In school people are tested on their cognitive functions and their ability to solve problems. In order to do so you must first tea... ... middle of paper ... ...DHD medicine that is a stimulant, their Psychiatrist will tell them to keep it on the down low to prevent theft because there is such a huge market out there for them. There are also non-stimulant alternatives to curing ADHD, but they also have negative side effects that outweigh the positives. The main pill for this is Strattera, which is an Atomoxetine. This pill is said to be able to cure ADHD but you have to take it every day for a few years. The problem with this pill is that it takes 30 days for it to kick in and most people turn down this pill because they want instant results. Not only does it take time to start but it also causes; depression, thoughts of suicide, difficulty urinating, inability to perform sexual activity, and can also cause nausea prior to taking it. The negatives outweigh the positives but it is an alternative to stimulants and therapy.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a common thing in many homes, schools, and work areas.
- Explains that adhd can be diagnosed by putting characteristics into three categories. the first is the inability to focus.
- Explains that the hyperactivity part of adhd is what separates it from add. it is characterized by being overly fidgety, restless, and excessive energy in simple tasks.
- Explains that attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a common thing in many homes, schools, and work areas.
- Explains that adhd can be diagnosed by putting characteristics into three categories. the first is the inability to focus.
- Explains that the hyperactivity part of adhd is what separates it from add. it is characterized by being overly fidgety, restless, and excessive energy in simple tasks.
- Explains that hyperactivity and attention problems combine to make a kid impulsive, which can lead to bad decisions and jail time.
- Explains how a parent can help their child overcome adhd by changing their lifestyle and becoming more organized. ava albrecht recommends cognitive behavioral therapy as an individual therapy modality.
- Explains that a stimulant like ritalin, adderall, or vyvanse doesn't cure adhd. they're temporary pills that are appraised by parents.
- Explains that there are non-stimulant alternatives to curing adhd, but they also have negative side effects that outweigh the positives.
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- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorderexplanatory essayAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that creates a great deal of discussions among professionals. There are numerous debates that surround this disorder. There are theory’s presented from each side about what causes it, how to asses it, and how to deal with it effectively.
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- Explains that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder creates a great deal of discussions among professionals. there are theories presented from each side about what causes it, how to asses it.
- Explains that adhd is a set of behavioral problems revolving around three main symptoms: incapacity to keep their attention focus, impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and restlessness.
- Explains that adhd is broken into three subtypes: impulsive and hyperactive, inattentive only, and all three. in the united states, 3-5% of children show signs of adhd.
- Explains that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder creates a great deal of discussions among professionals. there are theories presented from each side about what causes it, how to asses it.
- Explains that adhd is a set of behavioral problems revolving around three main symptoms: incapacity to keep their attention focus, impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and restlessness.
- Explains that adhd is broken into three subtypes: impulsive and hyperactive, inattentive only, and all three. in the united states, 3-5% of children show signs of adhd.
- Explains that the dsm iv states that in order to accurately diagnose adhd, the patient must show at least six symptoms. symptoms must have been displayed prior the age of seven and must be present in both social and academic settings.
- Explains the need for specific guidelines in diagnosing adhd because sufferers may show symptoms that stem from other issues. bright students may find their work un-stimulating and become bored, thus becoming inattentive.
- Explains that the diagnosis of adhd offers many challenges, but determining its causes may be an even greater challenge.
- Explains the core issue with adhd is the incapacity to remain focused on any one activity, which causes the person to be unable to finish tasks.
- Explains that there are arguments against the theory that the disorder is neurologically based. some parents claim that their child pays attention if there is something interesting going on.
- Argues that adhd is genetic and runs in the family. strong evidence shows that children with adhd also have parents that suffer.
- Explains that treatment methods on how treat adhd are widely debated. some believe that mild symptoms should only be given psychological, social and educational therapy.
- Explains that the most effective way to treat patients, is through the use of medication. stimulant and non-stimulant drugs are most commonly used.
- Explains that adhd clinics claim to have a success rate between 80-95% and see improvement in key symptoms. however, there are short-term side effects such as headaches, loss of appetite, and sleeping difficulty.
- Opines that there are some who fear there may be long-term problems with these drugs such as growth suppression. there have been studies refuting this theory.
- Explains that adderall is expensive and costs on average $750 per year for on a daily dose of 30mg. the cost jumps to over $3000 with assessments and follow-ups.
- Opines that we must be careful when dealing with adhd and must look at the symptoms and treatment methods on a case by case basis.
- Explains that non-pharmacological treatments for adhd: a lifespan approach. ramsay, j. russell.
- Explains the effectiveness and safety limits of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder pharmacotherapy in children and adults.
- Explains the american psychiatric association's diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders.
1337 wordsRead More - Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorderexplanatory essayAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a psychological condition that usually begins in early childhood and often lasts into adulthood (University of Illinois, n.d.). Have you ever noticed a child having trouble concentrating, that can't seem to sit still, who interrupts others during their conversation, or has acted impulsively without thinking? Most of us can think of a child that has these problems, but for some children, these behaviors are uncontrollable and can interfere with their ability to form friendships or their success in school (Bussing & Grohol, n.d.).
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the paper will describe attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd), the different causative factors, and the diagnosis of this disorder.
- Explains that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a psychological condition that usually begins in early childhood and often lasts into adulthood.
- Explains the three broad sets of symptoms associated with adhd: inattention and distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
- Explains that the paper will describe attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd), the different causative factors, and the diagnosis of this disorder.
- Explains that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a psychological condition that usually begins in early childhood and often lasts into adulthood.
- Explains the three broad sets of symptoms associated with adhd: inattention and distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
- Explains the dsm-iv-tr criteria for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
- Explains that six (or more) of the following symptoms of inattention have been present, lasted for at least 6 months, and are not appropriate for the child's developmental level.
- Explains the symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity, which include difficulty organizing tasks and activities, distractions, and forgetting to do daily activities.
- Opines that a person can't play quietly or engage in leisure activities if they're 'driven by motors'. they cite butcher, mineka, and hooley.
- Explains that there are currently three sub-types of adhd: predominately inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined.
- Explains that genetics, environmental factors, brain injuries, nutrition, and social environments might contribute to adhd. researchers have identified neuro-developmental factors and neurophysiological deficits in several neurotransmitter systems as contributing factors.
- Explains that a licensed health professional needs to gather information about the child, and his or her behavior and environment.
- Explains that the specialist will check school and medical records to see if there are any abnormalities in the child's home or school settings.
- Explains that there are two types of medications that are used for treating adhd: stimulants and non-stimulants.
- Explains the different types of psychotherapy that are useful in treating adhd, such as behavioral therapy and social skills. children with adhd need their parents and teachers to guide and understand them.
- Reports that as of 2011, 6.4 million children between the ages of 4 and 17 have been diagnosed with adhd.
- Concludes that adhd is a common childhood mental disorder that affects millions of children, but with the proper treatment plan, most children can learn how to function with this disorder.
- Explains that the centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) has released data on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd).
- Cites university of illinois' a student's guide to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd).
1487 wordsRead More - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorderanalytical essayExperts have different views on attention deficit disorder also known as Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) regarding diagnosis, medication and dependency in children resulting from use of stimulant. Minors under medication to prevent ADHD have been on the rise for the last 3 decades in the U.S. The diagnosis of ADHD varies, some states shows a high percentage of diagnosis. Production of stimulants such as Ritalin for ADHD treatments is on the rise, with scientists explaining that it is recommended for treatment.
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- Explains that experts have different views on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) regarding diagnosis, medication and dependency in children resulting from use of stimulants.
- Explains that one in five high school boys have received medical treatment for adhd. prescription of stimulants such as ritalin and adderall for children has led to anxiety, addiction, and psychosis.
- Explains that 1 in 5 high school boys have undergone medical diagnosis and 11% of the school children have received a diagnosis of adhd.
- Explains that experts have different views on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) regarding diagnosis, medication and dependency in children resulting from use of stimulants.
- Explains that one in five high school boys have received medical treatment for adhd. prescription of stimulants such as ritalin and adderall for children has led to anxiety, addiction, and psychosis.
- Explains that 1 in 5 high school boys have undergone medical diagnosis and 11% of the school children have received a diagnosis of adhd.
- Explains that the diagnosis of adhd is only done by talking to parents or teachers. there is no other test that is conducted to ascertain the development of the disorder.
- Argues that over-medication is driven by the high rate of production of stimulants for the last 3 decades.
- Explains that the use of ritalin is widely accepted in a global society for treatment of children with adhd.
- Analyzes how schwarz and cohen (2013) point out that parents are on rush to help their kids with questionable behaviors and poor grades in schools, but make such decisions without conducting tests that can ascertain the consequences of drug use.
- Explains that the diagnosis of adhd has become too wide resulting in needless and harmful treatment for children.
- Argues that a large percentage of minors diagnosed with adhd do not receive relevant treatment to curb the disorder.
- Explains that the diagnosis of adhd varies from state to state in the u.s.
- Opines that adhd diagnosis may have become too broad causing 'needless and harmful' treatment for children, warns study.
1612 wordsRead More - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)comparative essayWhat is ADHD? Attention Deficit Disorder (AD/HD) is mostly an organic problem, which tends to run in families. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in childhood. An estimated 3 to 5 percent of the general population suffers from the disorder, which is characterized by agitated behavior and an inability to focus on tasks.
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- Explains that adhd affects many areas of a child's life, including self-esteem, academic skills, social relationships, and family relationships. stimulants have been used for over 50 years in the treatment of children with adhd.
- Opines that the classroom can be one of the most aggravating places for the adhd student, his/her classmates, and the teacher.
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- Explains that adhd affects many areas of a child's life, including self-esteem, academic skills, social relationships, and family relationships. stimulants have been used for over 50 years in the treatment of children with adhd.
- Opines that the classroom can be one of the most aggravating places for the adhd student, his/her classmates, and the teacher.
- Advises students to surround themselves with role models, preferably students who view them as significant others. bob seay, author of teaching the ad/hd student, lists a few helpful tips to decrease distractions.
- Recommends seating adhd students in the front, middle of the room, incorporating learning activities into your classes, and working with them one-on-one if you can.
- Advises students to keep eye contact during verbal instructions, make directions clear and concise, simplify complex directions, and avoid multiple commands.
- Explains that children will need more help for longer periods of time than the average child. studies show that symptoms of childhood adhd persist into adulthood in about half of the cases.
- Explains that there is not a cure for adhd, although medication helps there are side effects. they decided to major in education but minor in special ed to help children like the student at college park elementary school.
- Cites about.com, the council for exceptional children, and vitiello m.d., benedetto. long-term effects of stimulant medications in ad/hd children.
- Explains that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adults: comorbidities and adaptive impairments.
1078 wordsRead More - What Is ADHD?explanatory essayAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a heritable, neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity (del Campo et al, 2011). The disorder begins in early childhood and persists into adolescence, and for 70% it continues on to adulthood (Sharma & Couture, 2014). Those who suffer ADHD experience challenges, particularly during their development. Impulsivity and inattention often result in lower performance in school, and greater incidents of motor accidents and¬ risky behaviour. Additionally, individuals with ADHD have higher rates of one or more comorbidities including major depression and anxiety disorders (Sharma & Couture).
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- Explains that there have not been any genes identified that are of major risk of adhd, however, investigations of de novo "rare copy number variations" (cnvs) as possibly pathogenic (lionel et al, 2011).
- Opines that the success of stimulants on adhd symptoms has led to the concept of chemical imbalances of da and ne in the prefrontal cortex being responsible for the deficits.
- Explains that adhd is a heritable neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
- Explains that there have not been any genes identified that are of major risk of adhd, however, investigations of de novo "rare copy number variations" (cnvs) as possibly pathogenic (lionel et al, 2011).
- Opines that the success of stimulants on adhd symptoms has led to the concept of chemical imbalances of da and ne in the prefrontal cortex being responsible for the deficits.
- Explains that adhd is a heritable neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
- Explains that dysfunction in the dopaminergic and norepinephrine systems leads to impaired impulse and attention control, as well as hyperactivity.
- Explains that the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 5th edition (dsm-v) outlines the guidelines to diagnose adhd.
- Explains that psychostimulants are effective in controlling adhd symptoms, while behaviour therapy is effective for long-term treatment.
1085 wordsRead More - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)argumentative essayAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, normally abbreviated as ADHD, is a disorder in which a person has trouble paying attention and focusing on tasks, tends to act without thinking and has trouble sitting still. This condition may begin in early childhood and continue into adulthood. Without treatment ADHD can cause problems at home, school, work and any social gatherings.
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- Explains that scientists are studying causes and risk factors that might contribute to the development of adhd in an attempt to better control and reduce the chances of a person having the disorder.
- Explains that adhd is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. the lack of attention is not apparent until the child faces certain situations, such as school work.
- Explains the three main types of adhd: the inattentive type, the hyperactive-impulsive type and the combined type.
- Explains that scientists are studying causes and risk factors that might contribute to the development of adhd in an attempt to better control and reduce the chances of a person having the disorder.
- Explains that adhd can't be cured, but it can be successfully managed with medication and behavioral therapy.
- Estimates that about 2 million children, that's approximately 3-5 % of school aged children have adhd, and about 5 million adults have been diagnosed with common disorder.
- Explains that adhd causes problems at home, school, work, and social gatherings. without treatment, the disorder causes many controversies.
- Explains the diagnostic criteria for adhd are outlined in the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental health (dsm-iv).
- Argues that the explosion of childhood adhd is indicative of what's wrong with our society and education system.
974 wordsRead More - Over-diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)explanatory essayAttention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder is a disorder composed of three major components: inattentiveness, impulsivity, and motor hyperactivity. Symptoms of these components include excessive fidgeting with hands or feet, repeated difficulty remaining seated, following through on instructions, extreme difficulty in attempting to play quietly, and excessive interruption of conversations, just to list a few. A child with ADHD can bear one or all of these features, depending on the severity of the case. These children usually have functional impairments in a variety of places including the home, school, and in relationships with fellow peers. These signs can come and go, being extremely prevalent one day and unnoticeable the next.
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- Analyzes how bobby leaped out of his seat seven times to sharpen his pencil, accidentally colliding with other students desks and chairs, sending papers and books plunging to the floor.
- Explains that attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder is a disorder composed of three major components: inattentiveness, impulsivity, and motor hyperactivity. symptoms include excessive fidgeting with hands or feet, repeated difficulty remaining seated, following through on instructions, extreme difficulty in playing quietly.
- Explains that adhd is a complicated disorder, and there is no clear consensus on what the cause or causes of this disease are.
- Analyzes how bobby leaped out of his seat seven times to sharpen his pencil, accidentally colliding with other students desks and chairs, sending papers and books plunging to the floor.
- Explains that attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder is a disorder composed of three major components: inattentiveness, impulsivity, and motor hyperactivity. symptoms include excessive fidgeting with hands or feet, repeated difficulty remaining seated, following through on instructions, extreme difficulty in playing quietly.
- Explains that adhd is a complicated disorder, and there is no clear consensus on what the cause or causes of this disease are.
- Explains that adhd affects two million children in the united states, which translates into three to five percent of all school-age children. however, there is not proper testing for adhd before the diagnosis is completed.
- Explains that doctors quickly diagnose adhd due to the persistence of parents. they demand drugs from their doctors, and if they refuse to fulfill their demands, they will find a physician that is more understanding of their views.
- Explains that ritalin is the most popular stimulant to be prescribed and has a series of adverse side effects.
- Explains that doctors have to find a new way to deal with this overwhelming increase in adhd more effectively, instead of continually administering ritalin.
- Explains that in eeg training for adhd, they present information to the child about what is happening at that moment in his cortex.
- Describes how a thirteen-year-old boy, named david, was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and placed on ritalin.
- Explains how david's adhd was diagnosed by a licensed psychologist and certified neurotherapist at a center for educational and personal development (cepd). he began using neurofeedback to alter his brain functioning so he could daydream less and pay attention more.
- Explains that ritalin is used to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children. the drug is prescribed to children who are manipulated into something that they are not.
- Explains barkley, r. a., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - a handbook for diagnosis and treatment.
- Opines that biederman, joseph m.d., and faraone, stephen ph
2641 wordsRead More - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorderanalytical essayFor a typical person with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) sitting down to do a task such as homework can be agonizing, the physical act of staying in place, being as difficult as concentrating on the work. The person with ADHD may go on in life to have social problems because symptoms such as hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity, are mistaken as laziness or self-centeredness (14). The problems of ADHD often develop further manifesting as compulsive disorder, depression, school and job failure, relationship trouble, and substance addiction (5). ADHD is a psychiatric disorder, first documented by the medical society in 1902, that is diagnosed in 3%-5% of school age children (14). Although, there have been many changes in the understanding of the still puzzling disorder, the diagnostic criteria now given for ADHD are given by the DSM-IV, which provides lists of symptoms for three types. The person can have the hyperactivity type, the inattentive type, or a combination of the two, which is a third type. In order to be diagnosed with either type the person must express six of the symptoms from one category or the other, and the symptoms must have been present for at least six months. The person has the combination type if they have six symptoms from both categories (8) .
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- Explains that adhd is a psychiatric disorder, first documented by the medical society in 1902, that is diagnosed in 3%-5% of school age children.
- Explains that many of the symptoms listed in the dsm-iv make adhd sound more like a personality type rather than disorder. approximately 2/3 of children diagnosed with adhd are comorbid, but are otherwise deemed normal.
- Explains the neurobiological brain differences between normal people and those diagnosed with adhd.
- Explains that adhd is a psychiatric disorder, first documented by the medical society in 1902, that is diagnosed in 3%-5% of school age children.
- Explains that many of the symptoms listed in the dsm-iv make adhd sound more like a personality type rather than disorder. approximately 2/3 of children diagnosed with adhd are comorbid, but are otherwise deemed normal.
- Explains the neurobiological brain differences between normal people and those diagnosed with adhd.
- Explains some of the newer studies supporting differences in the adhd brain are as follows: quantitative eeg and positron emission tomography.
- Opines that there are neurobiological differences between the adhd brain and a normal brain, indicating that those with adhd will struggle to conform to today's society.
- Cites the article "alterations in the functional anatomy of working memory in adults with adhd" from the american journal of psychiatry.
- Explains the clinical role of computerized eeg in the evaluation and treatment of learning and adhd in children and adults.
- Analyzes the article, "adult adhd and social skills: what does everybody else know that i don't?"
- Analyzes the article "high midbrain f dopa accumulation in children with adhd" from the american journal of psychiatry.
- Analyzes the article "adhd gets some attention" from neuroscience for kids, off the serendip website.
- Explains that hyperfrontalityin adhd during higher-order motor control: a study with functional mri, published in the american journal of psychiatry.
- Analyzes the association between the 7-repeat allele of the dopamine d4 receptor gene and adhd.
- States that mri brain imaging of white matter in children is a current study being carried out by nimh.
- Describes the current study being carried out by nimh, "study of adhd using transcranial magnetic stimulation."
- Describes nimh's study on biological markers in childhood psychiatric disorders.
1532 wordsRead More - ADHDexplanatory essayAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is usually when a child or an adult isn’t able to focus, is overactive, not able control behavior, or a combination of all of these. ADHD is a neurobehavioral disorder and to be diagnosed the person must considered to be out of the normal range for a person's age and development. There’s three types of ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type, Predominantly Inattentive Type, and Combination Type. The first type, behavior is determined by hyperactivity and impulsivity, not inattentiveness. Usually doctors can tell this specific type through symptoms like trouble playing quietly, talking excessively or out of turn, can’t sit neither stand still, etc. The second type behavior is marked by inattentiveness, not hyperactivity and impulsivity. This type is determined on how focused your child is, forgetfulness, listening, ability to understand directions, etc. Lastly the third type is a combination of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattentive symptoms which is the most common type of ADHD. While lastly this type is determined if u have a combination of the symptoms listed before. According to NY Times Daily News about 6.4 million children have received an ADHD diagnosis at some point. There has been a 16% increase since 2007 as well as a 53% increase in the past decade. Over the course of years there’s been a doubt of the diagnostic of ADHD therefore there’s been new changes in the criteria.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that adhd is a neurobehavioral disorder characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattentiveness.
- Explains the side effects of adhd medication, including decreased appetite, headaches, difficulty falling asleep, irritability, and stomach aches. misuse of stimulants can lead to malnutrition and cardiovascular complications.
- Explains that the diagnostic changes in adhd have made it easier to determine if someone is out of normal development. the change also impacts the public's perception because now there are more wary of how psychiatric medicine, diagnosis, and treatment is handled.
- Explains that adhd is a neurobehavioral disorder characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattentiveness.
- Explains the side effects of adhd medication, including decreased appetite, headaches, difficulty falling asleep, irritability, and stomach aches. misuse of stimulants can lead to malnutrition and cardiovascular complications.
- Explains that the diagnostic changes in adhd have made it easier to determine if someone is out of normal development. the change also impacts the public's perception because now there are more wary of how psychiatric medicine, diagnosis, and treatment is handled.
- Explains that the diagnostic criteria and the name used to describe the characteristics of adhd have changed over time to be more precise.
894 wordsRead More - Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)explanatory essaydetermine if ADHD is present. All there is are guidelines and an educated guess. The guidelines
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- Explains that adhd in adulthood is more severe and may cause adhd.
- Explains that adhd symptoms must occur more frequently than children of the same age.
- Opines that 3% to 5% of school-age children in the united states are affected.
- Explains that adhd in adulthood is more severe and may cause adhd.
- Explains that adhd symptoms must occur more frequently than children of the same age.
- Opines that 3% to 5% of school-age children in the united states are affected.
- Explains that lefever's research found that 8% to 10% of children in second through fifth grades routinely attend school.
- Explains that adhd was a result of minor head injuries or undetectable brain damage due to infections.
- Opines that although there is no cure for adhd, a variety of treatments may help children with this condition.
- Explains that they are the most common treatment for adhd and can help reduce symptoms of the disorder.
- Explains that drugs ease hyperactivity and other symptoms in 90% of children with adhd.
- Explains that growth usually returns to normal during adolescence. low doses of stimulants do not cause growth.
- Describes the benefits of therapy for the patient and their family.
- Explains that brain structures that control attention span and limit impulsive behavior are less active.
- Explains that when diagnosing adhd, there is no blood test, or written test to determine if adhd is present. there are guidelines and an educated guess.
- Explains that 11. often does not seem to listen to what is being said to him or her 13. often loses things necessary for tasks or activities at school or at home.
- Explains that the above items are listed in descending order of discriminating power based on data from the internet.
- Explains that lefever and her researchers examined records of student enrolled in the second through fifth grade once again, but she chose two specific cities, portsmouth and virginia beach, because they are the most diverse cities in virginia.
- Explains that a study showed that very few adhd children benefited from special diets. bad parenting or dysfunctional home life were also junked.
- Explains that a study in the american journal of education found that children in two districts in southeastern virginia took drugs for adhd at two to three times the expected rate.
- Explains that skills training can teach parents to mange a child’s behavior with praise and other rewards, and with penalties such as time-outs.
- Analyzes how adhd seems to run in the families. one third of fathers who had adhd in childhood, have children with adhd.
- Explains that gwendolyn corley, a mother of four, said her son with adhd is like four children in one.
- Explains that adhd is hard to diagnose and is frustrating for an adhd parent. ritalin is a mild nervous system stimulant.
1612 wordsRead More - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorderexplanatory essayAttention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is very commonly known. Today, ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders among children. The NIMH (The national institute of mental health) predicts that it affecting 3 to 5 percent of all children(AACAP), with an approximate amount of 30% to 65% of these children experiencing persistence of symptoms into adolescence and adulthood (AACAP).There are three types of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type, Predominantly Inattentive Type, and Combination Type(ehow.com). The symptoms of ADHD can be classified into three main categories; hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. These behaviors can interfere with ADHD sufferers’ ability to focus deliberately on organizing and completing a specific task that they may not enjoy. A case of this kind of behavior is recognized in a report written by the National Institute of Mental Health where one of the subjects under study was unable to pass schooling examinations due to her inattentive behavior (clinicaltrials.gov) These kinds of behaviors can damage the person's relationships with others in addition to disrupting their daily life, consuming energy, and diminishing self-esteem, depending on severity of their symptoms (adhd.com). In this paper, the multiple factors of how ADHD affects, and is handled, of those who undergo this disorder, are shown.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that adhd is one of the most common mental disorders among children. it affects 3 to 5 percent of all children with persistence of symptoms into adolescence and adulthood.
- Explains that inattentiveness and impulsiveness are the most common symptoms of this disorder. distractibility and short attention span affect the person's ability to concentrate.
- Explains that adhd is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the person's ability to process and rate of learning new information. there are different types of medication and treatment that include therapy, stimulants and non-stimulants.
- Explains that adhd is one of the most common mental disorders among children. it affects 3 to 5 percent of all children with persistence of symptoms into adolescence and adulthood.
- Explains that inattentiveness and impulsiveness are the most common symptoms of this disorder. distractibility and short attention span affect the person's ability to concentrate.
- Explains that adhd is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the person's ability to process and rate of learning new information. there are different types of medication and treatment that include therapy, stimulants and non-stimulants.
- Explains that there is no real cure to adhd, but those who suffer can handle it with ease. each person with adhd has their own experience and must find out what works best for them.
- Describes the definition of adhd in adult-child-add - adhd.
- Explains that there are three types of adhd, which all have their own set of symptoms.
- Cites carson, cat, "history & discovery of adhd." demand health inc, n.d. web. 5 jan. 2014.
966 wordsRead More - ADHD Paper 3comparative essayAttention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder or ADHD is a dysfunction in the brain. People that were diagnosed with ADHD will show these symptoms; poor attention span, excessive impulsivity, and hyperactivity. These symptoms will cause people diagnosed with ADHD trouble in organization, memory, focus, sitting still, and staying quiet. ADHD was first identified in 1902 by Professor Still. Professor Still was observing children that showed the signs of a person diagnosed with ADHD. He noted how children could not sit still for a certain period of time nor could they stay quiet. He believed that this “restlessness” originated from somewhere inside the brain. This theory was supported by Bradley in 1937, Bradley discovered a psycho-stimulant amphetamine that could reduce the levels of hyperactivity. ADHD is a common disorder, about 30%-40% of children are affected by ADHD. Today ADHD lead expert is Professor Russell Barkley. Barkley believes that the symptoms shown are just reactions. A simple explanation would be when you touch something hot you retract your hand that is a reaction no thought required. Barkley theory is that people diagnosed with ADHD just react, they don’t think or think as much as a person without ADHD. They just react on normal everyday task and everything is based off their personality in their frontal lobes. ADHD does not affect a person intelligence directly, meaning a person can have a high IQ score and still have ADHD but it does affect your educational abilities which can negatively affect your intelligence. There are two main ways to treat ADHD, psychosocial treatment and pharmacotherapy.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that adhd is a dysfunction in the brain that causes poor attention span, excessive impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
- Explains that pharmacotherapy for adhd involves taking medications to help with adhd. the goal of stimulants is to increase brain activity on the central nervous system.
- Compares the effectiveness of non-stimulants and anti-depressants in treating adhd.
- Explains that adhd is a dysfunction in the brain that causes poor attention span, excessive impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
- Explains that pharmacotherapy for adhd involves taking medications to help with adhd. the goal of stimulants is to increase brain activity on the central nervous system.
- Compares the effectiveness of non-stimulants and anti-depressants in treating adhd.
- Explains that psychosocial treatments and educational intervention are the primary nonmedical treatments for children and adolescents with adhd.
682 wordsRead More - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)explanatory essayAttention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), once called hyperkinesis or minimal brain dysfunction, is one of the most common mental disorders among children. (Elia, Ambrosini, Rapoport, 1999) It affects 3 to 5 percent of all children, with approximately 60% to 80% of these children experiencing persistence of symptoms into adolescence and adulthood, causing a lifetime of frustrated dreams and emotional pain. There are two types of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: an inattentive type and a combined type. The symptoms of ADHD can be classified into three categories: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. This behaviour stops ADHD sufferers from focussing deliberately on organising and completing a specific task that they may not enjoy, learning new skills or information is proved to be impossible. An example of such behaviour is recognised by the report written by the National Institute of Mental Health where one of the subjects under study was unable to pass schooling examinations due to her inattentive behaviour. Such behaviour can damage the person's relationships with others in addition to disrupting their daily life, consuming energy, and diminishing self-esteem. (National Institute of Mental Health 1999) There are also secondary symptoms which are associated with ADHD, such as learning disorders, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, tic disorders, and conduct disorders. (Spencer, Biederman, and Wilens 1999 in Monastra V, Monastra D, George, 2002)
In this essay, the author
- Explains that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects 3 to 5 percent of children, with persistence of symptoms into adolescence and adulthood.
- Explains that stimulant drugs are widely used to treat the symptoms of adhd, such as methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine and pemoline.
- Explains the effectiveness of atomoxetine, a stimulant drug used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Explains that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects 3 to 5 percent of children, with persistence of symptoms into adolescence and adulthood.
- Explains that stimulant drugs are widely used to treat the symptoms of adhd, such as methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine and pemoline.
- Explains the effectiveness of atomoxetine, a stimulant drug used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Explains that another trial on the topic of treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has included five newest food and drug administration (fda) approved stimulant agents — concerta, metadate cd, ritalin la, adderall xr, focalin.
- Explains that innovative technology has fuelled the development of new release mechanisms and isolation of active enantiomer components with the hopes of enhancing the duration of action and improving the safety and effectiveness of stimulant agents.
- Explains that concerta was the first extended relief or long-lasting drug available for the sufferers of adhd. metadate cd is the second stimulant drug on the market.
- Compares the characteristics of newly approved psychostimulants based on age and over 6 years. the recommended daily dose is 54 mg 60 mg.
- Explains that ritalin la uses the spheroidal oral drug absorption system (sodas) technology producing the same effect as a normal stimulant taken at four-hour intervals.
- Explains that the final experiment that researches the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder focuses on the combining effects of stimulant therapy, such as ritalin, eeg biofeedback, and the parenting style.
- Explains that research is done to improve conditions and quality of life for those suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. stimulant therapy can be conveniently taken once a day. alternative treatments are available.
- Cites brown university child and adolescent behavior center's report that fda approves new nonstimulant treatment for adhd.
- Cites michelson, albert j. allen, joan busner, charles casat, david dunn, christopher kratochvil, jeffrey newcorn, f. randy sallee, r. bart sangal, keith saylor, scott west, douglas kelsey,
- Explains the effects of stimulant therapy, eeg biofeedback, and parenting style on the primary symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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