Most of us, who have ever been a student at primary school can recall sitting attentively in class meanwhile our peer, whom will be referred to for the purposes of this research as: 'Jimmy', the one who always seems to be running around, being disruptive in class, and cannot seem to just pay attention. However, Jimmy is beyond intelligent and bright, but as he gradually continues from grade to grade, Jimmy is often labeled as the 'troublemaker' by his peers and is of concern to his teachers. Why can't Jimmy behave? Is Jimmy 'abnormal'? Or is he simply an underestimated, clever child?
Jimmy, like most adults and children may sometimes have difficulty paying attention, sitting still for long periods of time, and acting impulsively from time …show more content…
It is estimated that one in every 20 children around the world are diagnosed with ADHD, meaning that 1-2 students, like 'Jimmy' may be present in a classroom. Such disorder is most commonly found in boys than girls, rationing at 7-9 boys for every girl. Commonly, children with ADHD have other types of developmental disorders such as "anxiety, mood disorders, learning/language disabilities, conduct disabilities, or sleep difficulties" (Chaban & Tannock, 2009, p.1). ADHD affects children's self-control of behavior, school achievement, and development of social skills and positive relationships, if improperly treated. Children with such disorder are also at a higher risk for depression and anxiety, difficult interpersonal relationships, substance abuses, delinquency, accidental injuries, or job failure, when older. Typically, ADHD continues to be prevalent in more than half of these children as they move on into adulthood.
There is few medical knowledge about ADHD, such as the causes, however there are many factors that pertain to ADHD, such as genetic and environmental factors. Although, its genetic influence nature is still currently unknown, one of the facts that holds to be true is that it is highly heritable. Studies have also shown that ADHD share genetic influences with other conditions such as dyslexia (inattentive symptoms),
Jimmy, like most adults and children may sometimes have difficulty paying attention, sitting still for long periods of time, and acting impulsively from time …show more content…
It is estimated that one in every 20 children around the world are diagnosed with ADHD, meaning that 1-2 students, like 'Jimmy' may be present in a classroom. Such disorder is most commonly found in boys than girls, rationing at 7-9 boys for every girl. Commonly, children with ADHD have other types of developmental disorders such as "anxiety, mood disorders, learning/language disabilities, conduct disabilities, or sleep difficulties" (Chaban & Tannock, 2009, p.1). ADHD affects children's self-control of behavior, school achievement, and development of social skills and positive relationships, if improperly treated. Children with such disorder are also at a higher risk for depression and anxiety, difficult interpersonal relationships, substance abuses, delinquency, accidental injuries, or job failure, when older. Typically, ADHD continues to be prevalent in more than half of these children as they move on into adulthood.
There is few medical knowledge about ADHD, such as the causes, however there are many factors that pertain to ADHD, such as genetic and environmental factors. Although, its genetic influence nature is still currently unknown, one of the facts that holds to be true is that it is highly heritable. Studies have also shown that ADHD share genetic influences with other conditions such as dyslexia (inattentive symptoms),