ADHD: Behavior in School
“It’s not a simple behavior disorder, but rather a complex syndrome of impairments in the management system of the brain” (Brown, T.E., 2005). Referring to ADHD, these impairments are considered Neurodevelopmental, or relating to brain function. This is a relief to those who suffer from ADHD as quite often they are labeled as problematic children that are offered no supports or accommodations before a diagnosis is issued. A recent research study concluded that of children ages 4-17, 7.8% of them are diagnosed with some form of ADHD. Symptoms of ADHD or ADD include but are not limited to: being easily distracted, forgetful, problems focusing, daydreaming, restlessness, impatience, short term memory issues, and …show more content…
Researchers have also found strong links to a genetic component and diagnosis of ADHD, while other studies found no link. There have also been studies done as to whether familial environment, parental relationships and household stress can cause ADHD symptoms in children. None-the-less both nature and nurture continue to be studied to help find the cause of ADHD in hopes to find a cure.
Triggers of ADHD
Lack of a strongly structured environment may cause a child with ADHD to act out. If there is little structure and no follow-through, you can expect for the symptoms to magnify. Increased movement, loudness, fail to follow directions, inattentiveness will prevail when a child does not have clear direction and expectations of a teacher. Alternatively, if a child suffering from ADHD is not given an outlet to move around, engage with others and is being asked to remain seated and focused for too long in the classroom, you can expect more outbursts of symptomatic ADHD …show more content…
The functions of our ever-so-complex brain leaves us with so many questions and the key to understanding ADHD is locked up somewhere in there. The biggest accomplishment of ADHD yet, was to understand that children with ADHD are not “bad” kids. They are not consciously choosing to have inappropriate behaviors, but have an instability of the control processes of the brain. Just the realization of this opens up a world where accommodations are offered and success is achievable. Just imagine what further research will do for our children with ADHD…our hopes are a definitive treatment leading to equal academic and social success rates of all
“It’s not a simple behavior disorder, but rather a complex syndrome of impairments in the management system of the brain” (Brown, T.E., 2005). Referring to ADHD, these impairments are considered Neurodevelopmental, or relating to brain function. This is a relief to those who suffer from ADHD as quite often they are labeled as problematic children that are offered no supports or accommodations before a diagnosis is issued. A recent research study concluded that of children ages 4-17, 7.8% of them are diagnosed with some form of ADHD. Symptoms of ADHD or ADD include but are not limited to: being easily distracted, forgetful, problems focusing, daydreaming, restlessness, impatience, short term memory issues, and …show more content…
Researchers have also found strong links to a genetic component and diagnosis of ADHD, while other studies found no link. There have also been studies done as to whether familial environment, parental relationships and household stress can cause ADHD symptoms in children. None-the-less both nature and nurture continue to be studied to help find the cause of ADHD in hopes to find a cure.
Triggers of ADHD
Lack of a strongly structured environment may cause a child with ADHD to act out. If there is little structure and no follow-through, you can expect for the symptoms to magnify. Increased movement, loudness, fail to follow directions, inattentiveness will prevail when a child does not have clear direction and expectations of a teacher. Alternatively, if a child suffering from ADHD is not given an outlet to move around, engage with others and is being asked to remain seated and focused for too long in the classroom, you can expect more outbursts of symptomatic ADHD …show more content…
The functions of our ever-so-complex brain leaves us with so many questions and the key to understanding ADHD is locked up somewhere in there. The biggest accomplishment of ADHD yet, was to understand that children with ADHD are not “bad” kids. They are not consciously choosing to have inappropriate behaviors, but have an instability of the control processes of the brain. Just the realization of this opens up a world where accommodations are offered and success is achievable. Just imagine what further research will do for our children with ADHD…our hopes are a definitive treatment leading to equal academic and social success rates of all