Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder controversies

and Prevention (CDC) Web page on Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) provides the public with general information deemed necessary about the common disorder diagnosed in children. The CDC is a federal government health institute that provides the public with credible information related to health topics. The Web page is presented in a way that expresses the importance of knowing about ADHD and the steps to take if someone is suffering from the disorder. On the particular Web…

Dylen is a friendly, sweet cooperative and sensitive student. Dylen likes to interact with his peers and dance. One of Dylen’s greatest strengths is expressing his feelings and emotions. In sessions, Dylen is able to articulate the factors that caused his current feeling. He enjoys sharing stories about his family and classroom experiences. Occasionally, Dylen will over talk the counselor and the other group member when he is excited to share or disclose information. However, Dylen has increased…

Article 1 is titled “Social Information Processing n Elementary-School Aged Children with ADHD: Medication Effects and Comparisons with Typical Children” by Sarah King, Daniel Waschbusch, William Pelham Jr, Bradley Frankland, Brendan Andrade, Sophie Jacques, and Penny Corkum. The study done was to examine social information processing in medicated and non-medicated children with ADHD and in controls. There were 75 children which consisted of 56 boys and 19 girls ranging from ages 6-12. 41 of the…

There are serval different types of diseases, but one major one is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder which is also known as ADHD. This disease affects millions of children and adults in a impacting way. People with ADHD are often jittery and get distracted easily. Doctors think that people are born with this disorder, but other doctors think that it comes from genetics. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is not very rare today. Studies have shown that two to nine point five percent…

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 diagnosis, lack treatment specific…

What is ADHD? ADHD which stands for Adult Attention Deficit Disorder is a mental health disorder. It is normally diagnosed during childhood. About 50 percent of children who are diagnosed with ADHD continues with this disorder throughout adulthood. In adults, as well in children, some of the main characteristics of ADHD include restlessness, difficulty paying attention and impulsiveness. Symptoms also include poor time management skills, poor planning, frequent mood swings, problems…

believe that the drugs are helpful in cases with ADHD. Others believe that the drug is pointless and that children should not be dependent upon medication. The most common medication from children with ADHD is Adderall. This drug helps inhibit the hyperactivity and allow the students to focus. Whether one believes the drug is affective or not it is a common treatment of the learning disability ADHD. To help children who suffer from ADHD in class there are several things an educator can do. The…

It is mandatory to follow plan and take medications when needed. Concerta is a prescription product approved for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment program. The only problem or stated as a disadvantage is that once it is out of the system everything goes back to the non-existing world. It is very Concerta should not be taken by patients who…

In the article “Medication Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” by Joseph B. Ryan the author discusses the importance about ADHD and the various treatments that youth go under which benefit them or which may cause them side effects. The recent advancement of medical science has lead to improvements in the treatment of ADHD which is good news for parents with children who are suffering from ADHD. This new innovation in the branch of science has lead to positive contribution…

The Impact of Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder On the Development of Friendships During Childhood Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder that is characterized by either one or a combination of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention (Kawabata, Tseng, & Gau, 2012). Hyperactivity and impulsivity cause a child to act out in disruptive ways such as yelling or distracting other people, while inattention causes a child to lack the ability to…