Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development (“Attention deficit Hyperactivity disorder,” 2013). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioral condition that affects approximately 11 percent of school-age children. Individuals with ADHD can be successful in life, however, without identification and proper treatment, ADHD may have serious consequences which include school failure, family stress and depression. The purpose of this paper is to explore the three main symptoms of ADHD and discuss how ADHD could affect academic performance.
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For example, a child might be doing homework, but this thoughts woud stray on something else and would seemingly be in a daze and would not be able to complete the task at hand.
Children with symptoms of hyperactivity may constantly fidget, have trouble sitting still or playing quietly, move around constantly and talk excessively (“Signs and symptoms of attention deficit disorder in kids,” n.d.). An example of hyperactivity in children is a child in church may be constantly moving by continuously going outside and coming back and also talking non stop, which could be during the sermon, which is a time for quiet.
The impulsivity of children with ADHD can cause problems with self-control. The typical symptoms of impulsivity in children are acting without thinking, guesses rather than taking time to solve a problem, constantly interupts others and cannot keep powerful emotion in check (“Signs and symptoms of attention deficit disorder in kids,” n.d.). An example impulsivity in children would be where during an interactive class session students would be asked to provide an answer, but this child would say anything that comes to mind, essentially guessing, without first
There are three core symptoms of ADHD, …show more content…
For example, a child might be doing homework, but this thoughts woud stray on something else and would seemingly be in a daze and would not be able to complete the task at hand.
Children with symptoms of hyperactivity may constantly fidget, have trouble sitting still or playing quietly, move around constantly and talk excessively (“Signs and symptoms of attention deficit disorder in kids,” n.d.). An example of hyperactivity in children is a child in church may be constantly moving by continuously going outside and coming back and also talking non stop, which could be during the sermon, which is a time for quiet.
The impulsivity of children with ADHD can cause problems with self-control. The typical symptoms of impulsivity in children are acting without thinking, guesses rather than taking time to solve a problem, constantly interupts others and cannot keep powerful emotion in check (“Signs and symptoms of attention deficit disorder in kids,” n.d.). An example impulsivity in children would be where during an interactive class session students would be asked to provide an answer, but this child would say anything that comes to mind, essentially guessing, without first