Outline For Adhd Research Paper

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Topic: ADHD
Research Question: Which treatments show the most promise for ADHD?
Thesis Statement: Although certain medications have been prescribed for many people that have been diagnosed with ADHD, drug treatment may not be appropriate for all people with ADHD.
The reason that I chose this topic is because my son was diagnosed with ADHD, and of course I wanted to research this topic because I desire to educate myself on the subject, so that I am knowledgeable of the subject. I questioned two individuals I know, in which their sons was diagnosed with ADHD, and a family doctor told them to get the boys more involved and active in sports. And the boys went from being diagnosed at five and seven years old to with ADHD to being successful college

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