Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder: The Case of Raja Raihan
Michael Raihan
Metropolitan State University Of Denver
Abstract
What is Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? How does this disorder play in someones life? How to spot the symptoms if someone you knew had this disorder? Many people today are diagnosed with this disorder but few really know the underlying reason for it. This paper will discuss an outlook on my brother Raja Raihan by providing a detail background of his younger years: also what lead to his diagnosis, followed by etiological considerations, and finishing with appropriate treatments to cope with ADHD. In the end, this paper will provide one living example of how ADHD was diagnosed and …show more content…
The DSM-5 explains that it must be a persistent pattern of inattention and/ or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with development or everyday functions. From the description that the DSM-5 manel provides, my brother had displayed many of the symptoms from the time he was a child till this present day. In the inattention category my brother often display not being able to remain focus during lectures or conversations which every teacher that he had would express to my parents during parent teacher conferences. They would also state that he didn’t follow through with simple instructions and wouldn't finish his homework in a timely manner. At home my parents would always have to push him to stay on track when it came to chores or other duties around the house. His room was never organized, it seemed like there was no set structure to his room just a pile of things. From having no organization, things were often lost for necessary tasks. Also when I would hang out with him in the backyard, I would always find him getting distracted with minor things. For instance, we would be playing with our dog and within a blink of an eye he would be jumping on the trampoline for no apparent reason. As a kid I could …show more content…
and diet. In relation to pesticides, there is a chemical used that is detectable within the urine of a child and if there is high traces of that chemical, that child is a high risk of having ADHD. When it comes to lead, there has been studies that show high exposure of lead has effects on the cognitive domains of the brain. Their vigilance and alertness seemed to be dependably affected by having this type of exposure. As for the diet theory, many scientists hypothesize about they toxins in our food affects the way our brain develops. This theory does not have enough consistent evidence to prove the cause of ADHD but it’s a working one (Thapar, Cooper, Eyre & Langley,
Michael Raihan
Metropolitan State University Of Denver
Abstract
What is Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? How does this disorder play in someones life? How to spot the symptoms if someone you knew had this disorder? Many people today are diagnosed with this disorder but few really know the underlying reason for it. This paper will discuss an outlook on my brother Raja Raihan by providing a detail background of his younger years: also what lead to his diagnosis, followed by etiological considerations, and finishing with appropriate treatments to cope with ADHD. In the end, this paper will provide one living example of how ADHD was diagnosed and …show more content…
The DSM-5 explains that it must be a persistent pattern of inattention and/ or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with development or everyday functions. From the description that the DSM-5 manel provides, my brother had displayed many of the symptoms from the time he was a child till this present day. In the inattention category my brother often display not being able to remain focus during lectures or conversations which every teacher that he had would express to my parents during parent teacher conferences. They would also state that he didn’t follow through with simple instructions and wouldn't finish his homework in a timely manner. At home my parents would always have to push him to stay on track when it came to chores or other duties around the house. His room was never organized, it seemed like there was no set structure to his room just a pile of things. From having no organization, things were often lost for necessary tasks. Also when I would hang out with him in the backyard, I would always find him getting distracted with minor things. For instance, we would be playing with our dog and within a blink of an eye he would be jumping on the trampoline for no apparent reason. As a kid I could …show more content…
and diet. In relation to pesticides, there is a chemical used that is detectable within the urine of a child and if there is high traces of that chemical, that child is a high risk of having ADHD. When it comes to lead, there has been studies that show high exposure of lead has effects on the cognitive domains of the brain. Their vigilance and alertness seemed to be dependably affected by having this type of exposure. As for the diet theory, many scientists hypothesize about they toxins in our food affects the way our brain develops. This theory does not have enough consistent evidence to prove the cause of ADHD but it’s a working one (Thapar, Cooper, Eyre & Langley,