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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological behavioral problem characterized by inappropriate degrees of impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and attention deficit.1 “It is one of the most common behavioral disorders in children, affecting 3-7% of school-aged children.”2 Children with this disorder often struggle in school due to difficulties focusing, listening, following instructions, and processing information. As the individual…

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, (ADHD) is a problem of not being able to focus, being overactive, not being able to control behavior or a combination of these. 6.4 million children in America, today, been diagnosed with ADHD with a 42% increase over the past eight years. (Center for Disease) Children that been diagnosed with ADHD show symptoms of not being able to focus on one thing for long, cannot complete a task, fidgeting, being impatient, interrupting, and make frequent mistakes.…

The topic I chose for my research paper is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I chose this topic because I am very interested in learning about how ADHD can affect a person in different aspects of their life. Also, I am interested in learning about all the symptoms and many ways it can be treated. I would like to become more familiar with the symptoms, so I can be more aware of people in my surroundings that may have ADHD, so I relate to them better. According to National…

Preface I chose this topic because I have two sons that have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). My youngest son is ten and was diagnosed when he was in kindergarten. My oldest son was in third grade when he was diagnosed, but he is nineteen now and has graduated from high school. When my oldest son’s second grade teacher first approached me with her concerns of him possibly having ADHD, I instantly felt a stabbing sensation within me, almost like if someone had…

Let’s face it. The current treatment for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is far from ideal. When medications for ADHD became available, parents were happy that their adolescents would finally be able to live a normal, social life. Although the treatments for ADHD help some adolescents, they can also be problematic. Adolescents with ADD/ADHD should not have to take medication for it. Medications for ADHD often have unwanted side effects, are often abused by teenagers and young adults,…

Without a proper support system from either parents, teachers, or therapists, many of the medications and treatments may not be as beneficial as they could be for children diagnosed. For example, parents who are always fighting and not paying attention to their child could ultimately spoil any chance to have improvement with their troubles by providing a toxic environment. Additionally, teachers who do not say anything about their student’s unsatisfactory behavior and/or learning habits because…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a psychiatric disorder that affects 3 to 5% of children. Misdiagnoses have caused doctors to overprescribe Ritalin, which is a central nervous system stimulant that helps with hyperactivity and impulse control. The Ritalin can also cause negative effects towards the human body. The Ritalin is never to be shared with anyone, especially with a history of drug abuse. Never use Ritalin improperly because it could lead to serious death or injury. Children…

now connects reduced regional volumes of the cerebellum with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder. Stimulants are currently the most common method of treating this mental disorder, but what effect do they have on the brain and how are they subduing the symptoms? Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD for short, is a very common childhood mental disorder, with symptoms ranging from difficulty paying attention to general hyperactivity. Many previous studies have…

students. There would be students reading books, athletic students racing each other, and you would see a student bouncing off the wall, a student who couldn’t stay still or be quiet, a student who didn’t pay any attention. Teachers, doctors, and parents may be quick to diagnosis the student Attention- Deficit/ Hyperactive Disorder (A.D.H.D.), a disorder where students have trouble focusing, are overactive, or lack control over their behavior. But teachers and doctors lack a moral system for…

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a lifelong, persistent pattern of inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development across time and setting (ADDA, 1). It is also called Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). They are both considered the same, but have differences as well. Many things contribute to Attention Deficit Disorder such as: family medical history, injuries, and other previously known disorders. In the Middle Ages demonic possession…