Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder controversies

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…

most marked in certain motor areas and characterized by difficulty in control of the voluntary muscles”. The easier way to understand that is Cerebral Palsy is a disorder hat is found in infants and young children, it is a neurological disorder that effects the muscles part of the brain. It is a lifelong disorder; however, this disorder is non progressive meaning it doesn’t get worst over time. Cerebral Palsy can change the way person lives and goes about their lives. The effects of Cerebral…

knowing how affect your life? In our current society, a child who does not learn to read and comprehend correctly is deprived of learning to their fullest potential. Studies show that many reading disabilities are caused by neurodevelopmental disorders or an impairment of the growth and development of the brain or central nervous system. Many people are affected by these…

learning and progress (Perryman, 2015). In addition, the therapeutic relationships which is established through the student and therapies allows for connections and growth in overall feelings of support. The therapeutic relationship allows for understanding and connection (Perryman, 2015). As stated by Perryman (2015), children are people who are reacting to the world around them and modeling behaviors seen through their perspective. They are in control of their environment during therapy.…

"They were telling me, 'Honey, there's something wrong with your brain and this little pill's going to fix everything,'" recalled Micaela Kimball, who had been diagnosed with ADHD in 1997 as a Freshman in high school. However, that doctor was wrong. The emotional and self-image effects that had taken place because of her diagnosis and treatment had prevented Kimball from over coming those issues for many years (Schwarz 9). Stories like Kimball's are common in todays treatment for ADHD. Millions…

The article I chose talks about anxiety disorders in children, adolescents, and emerging adulthood. According to Avital E. Falk and John T. Walkup, anxiety disorders constitute the most prevalent class of mental health problems in children and adolescents. Sometimes the symptoms of anxiety are not always present and they remain undeveloped until they are triggered. When anxiety develops in childhood and is not treated, individuals don't develop a variety of coping and adaptation skills. This…

The classification of the current subtypes of ADHD were discussed and analyzed in each of the above articles. The subtypes discussed were ADHD – Predominantly Hyperactivity-Impulsivity, ADHD – Predominately Inattentive and ADHD – Combined. The argument was made to make ADHD – Inattentive, its own distinct disorder and unrelated to ADHD. The articles discuss at length, distinctions between ADHD – Predominately Inattentive and ADHD - Combined. These distinctions were as follows: essential…

guidance or to disorders such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is defined as “one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity” ( Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).Children diagnosed with ADD may be given less attention in the…

suggests that we’re out of control. And as humans we hate that idea. We hate it so much that we just don’t talk about it” (Harries, Let’s Talk About Mental Illnesses). The argument of who we are, pertaining to mental disorders, has been around for countless years. What generates mental disorders in the human mind? How does one’s environment affect the way they perceive things? In what ways does the human brain form while still in the womb? I have pondered these questions for numerous years and…

does Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, affect a person’s life? The answer: ADHD, an incurable disorder, affects a person’s life with three main symptoms. The effects that come with the symptoms are awful because they can cause a person to be distracted easily, fidget constantly, and be impatient. Although people do not understand ADHD, once they learn more about the symptoms, which include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, they understand this disorder…