Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder controversies

According to the DSM-V (2013), Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is defined as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development (DSM-V) for at least six months. ADHD has two sub-types that can present independently or combined. Inattention manifests in behavioral symptoms like difficulty sustaining attention in tasks and play activities, failure to give close attention to details or make careless mistakes,…

the time many children were not diagnose or teachers trained to deal with this type of behavior, that was back in 1993 when teachers and myself as Center Director we were introduced to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. In order to learn how to work with this type of behavior I organized a training by a local psychologist from Virginia…

Mayo Clinic an Effective Website on ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, this is better known by most as ADHD, which is a brain disorder marked by a pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity impulsiveness that gets in the way with function and development patterns in kids (WebMD, 2016). There is still much to learn about this difficult to understand disorder, in fact some doctors are even divided on the disorders’ validity, and treatment. The Mayo Clinic is one of our nations’ top…

diagnose, and treat disorders that affect the development, behavior, and psychological mindsets of diagnosed individuals in order to improve mental health and reduce major symptoms. This includes anxiety, depression, asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and substance abuse (Behavioral Medicine). However, treatments are expensive and prescribed medications do not work for everyone. In fact, a study in 2005 revealed that the annual cost of illness for patients diagnosed with Attention-deficit…

are used in this medicine to treat people with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactive Disorder (ADD/ADHD). It is a total treatment plan for psychological and social disorders and other treatments. Adderall may help to increase the ability to pay attention, concentrate, stay focused and stop moving so frequently. Like any other thing or medicine, too much is never good. People should only take certain medicines if and only if they are diagnosed with a disorder or disease and they are given a prescription…

out of his seat and doesn’t pay attention in class isn’t a bad kid or a trouble maker. Before assumptions are made, maybe there are reasons why some kids or adults may act the way they do. The old saying of “don’t judge a book by its cover” has much meaning when it comes to only seeing the outside of someone. The hyperactive, loud kid in class was me, all the way through elementary school. I have ADHD, which is Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, which is a disorder that causes a person to…

disabilities and ADHD. Hyperactivity, lack of staying on task during activity and assignments, being disorganized are characteristics found in both groups. Barkley that 60% of students with a learning disability does have ADHD. However other Health Professionals believe that ADHD and learning disabilities are both actually apart of the same group. For instance in the late 1970 a student would have a learning disability if the student…

to look like (social image). ‘In early adolescence young people become much more conscious of their body image, size and appearance and, frequently experience dissatisfaction with it’ (Cowie, 2012, p.21).Searching for an identity is a typical behaviour for a young child as it involves the social influences around them, Ellison (2003) illustrated that Identity is a concept that we associate our thoughts of ourselves in our social environment, social interactions with others help to create our…

Specific scales identified as at risk include: hyperactivity, conduct problems, anxiety, depression, somatization, atypicality, adaptability, social skills, and study skills. Ms. Laney ratings indicate that Tina often breaks rules, disobeys, lies, deceives others, and gets into trouble. Tina may also exhibit…

Impulsivity, hold an enormous control over my life, Hyperactivity has over time become a small part of my personality the lesser of the Triumvirate, an endless cycle of shifting targets and priorities of Attention Deficit Disorder.…