One of the implications that is raised in these articles about ADHD, for children and families include, the fact the widely held theory that ADHD that was purely descriptive of the two behavioral deficits – inattention and hyperactivity- could not account for all of the cognitive and behavioral deficits associated with ADHD. Families had to understand that there are more nuances to ADHD than just those two issues.
Another major implication is that behavioral inhibition, goal directed behavior by the individual, is linked to working memory, sense of time, self motivation, and in general self control. This explains to parents why the children without behavioral inhibition have issues in these areas. In general an issue with self - regulation and even motor control. Both of these issues can affect the child in many of their daily situations. The article by Barkley discusses how sustained attention is a major problem for children with ADHD. That this is a result of reduction in adherence to behavior of elements such as rules, plans, intentions, goals and time. Obviously this can have an effect on children in the classroom setting. He also discusses how children with ADHD have disrupted goal directed behavior. Their behavior is controlled more by the “immediate context and its consequences …show more content…
This may be due largely to the hyper -activity and impulse control aspect of ADHD. Adolescents that drive are more prone to auto accidents even though they have the same knowledge of driving as their peers. Children of a younger age are more prone to tripping or falling or otherwise injuring themselves. Emotional self-control can also be an issue, which can affect their relationships with their peers. In younger children this can make it difficult for parents to make social dates, and in older children this can make the child a
Another major implication is that behavioral inhibition, goal directed behavior by the individual, is linked to working memory, sense of time, self motivation, and in general self control. This explains to parents why the children without behavioral inhibition have issues in these areas. In general an issue with self - regulation and even motor control. Both of these issues can affect the child in many of their daily situations. The article by Barkley discusses how sustained attention is a major problem for children with ADHD. That this is a result of reduction in adherence to behavior of elements such as rules, plans, intentions, goals and time. Obviously this can have an effect on children in the classroom setting. He also discusses how children with ADHD have disrupted goal directed behavior. Their behavior is controlled more by the “immediate context and its consequences …show more content…
This may be due largely to the hyper -activity and impulse control aspect of ADHD. Adolescents that drive are more prone to auto accidents even though they have the same knowledge of driving as their peers. Children of a younger age are more prone to tripping or falling or otherwise injuring themselves. Emotional self-control can also be an issue, which can affect their relationships with their peers. In younger children this can make it difficult for parents to make social dates, and in older children this can make the child a