Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder also known as ADHD, is a behavioral disorder that commonly affects children and may persist into adulthood. “About 5% of school-aged children and 4% of adults are affected worldwide” (Johansen et al). This disorder can significantly and negatively impact a person’s life on a daily basis. “ADHD causes symptoms such as inattentiveness, impulsivity and hyperactivity” (Pineyridge.net). As with most disorders, there are several treatments. ADHD negatively…

students to keep up with. For some kids, this is when symptoms of ADHD first become noticeable—and your child’s teacher may see signs before you do” (Morin, 2014). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects many children worldwide, and because of symptoms like attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness, the disorder can also affect the children’s schooling. Schooling can be difficult for many students, but students with ADHD have a more strenuous time in school than…

Impulsivity, hold an enormous control over my life, Hyperactivity has over time become a small part of my personality the lesser of the Triumvirate, an endless cycle of shifting targets and priorities of Attention Deficit Disorder.…

Positive reinforcement used with children of disorders Reinforcement is used by a child 's elders to show the child the desired behavior. Positive reinforcement is a way to reward the child for proper behavior, while still teaching them how to act. Positive reinforcement avoids using punishment, yelling, degradation (Boyd & Bee, 2009). Reinforcement has been around for years and has been used around the world by generations of parents. It is a familiar term in modern society. There are many…

to Distraction (Hallowell & Ratey, 1994), Hallowell recounts his experience having ADD. He relates to when he first discovered that he had Attention Deficit Disorder. (ADD) It was in one of his college classes. He, like some of the millions of other people in the United States alone who have it, had no idea. To him, he was just a kid who couldn’t pay attention in class and who wasn’t able to try had at many things. Hallowell states that one day in class, his professor began describing it when he…

found in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Communication…

The claimant was an 18-year-old man. Alleged disability: autism, learning disability, behavioral problems, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). His mother reported that he needed reminders to take a bath and to take his psychotropic medications. He had difficulty with memory, concentration, completing tasks, understanding and following instructions, and getting along with others because “some people don’t understand his condition.” He had difficulty handling stress and…

Primary diagnosis: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Secondary diagnosis: Personality disorders. The claimant was a 15-year-old man. Alleged disability: attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). His mother reported that the claimant was constantly getting into trouble; he received special education services, but he was expelled from school because or inappropriate behavior. “He always get put out of school.” He had difficulty…

diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). People with ADHD have trouble focusing, controlling their behavior, and sitting still or being quieter than other people the same age. Doctors prescribe these students with a drug called Ritalin. Ritalin is known for its use, abuse, side effects, and the controversies concerning this drug. Ritalin is a prescription drug that is used to treat children, adolescents, and adults with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).…

ADHD For this assignment, I have chosen to focus on children who are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD). As a matter of fact, the families of these children are also impacted when a child is diagnosed with ADHD. Although, both boys and girls can be diagnosed with ADHD the diagnosis is more prevalent in boys (Laver el al. 2011). According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental health disorders (DSM-5) surveys suggest that ADHD occurs in most cultures and in about 5% of…