Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder controversies

Many studies have taken place on whether Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an actually disorder or not. Although many have been diagnosed with ADHD and we have science and evidence to back it up many people still believe that ADHD is not a disorder. ADHD is very prominent in todays children. “Approximately 2 million children in the united states have ADHD…that means in a classroom of 25 to 30 children its is likely that 1 student will have ADHD (Gantt and Slife, 2006, p. 3.)”…

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder In the 1990 's the disorders, Attention-Deficit Disorder, which shortened is A.D.D., and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as A.D.H.D., was officially combined into one disorder which is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, which is also known as A.D/H.D. Although many people today still call the disorder A.D.D. and A.D.H.D. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder mainly affects children and teens. It affects 3-5% of the children…

ADHD is short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and is a mental disorder that affects 6.4 million children in America ("ADHD by the Numbers: Facts, Statistics, and You." Healthline. N.p., 4 Sept. 2014. Web. 10 May 2016.) ADHD Diagnosis has risen 42% in the past 8 years. ADHD does not only affect children, 4% of American adults over the age of 18 have ADHD (Holland, Kimberly, and Elsbeth Riley. "ADHD by the Numbers: Facts, Statistics, and You." Healthline. N.p., 4 Sept. 2014. Web. 10…

disabilities, it would be extremely gratifying to see the parents at ease knowing their child or children are receiving the help they need. When I was younger around the age of seven or eight years old I myself was diagnosed with ADHD; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Of course at the time I had no idea, my parents never told me about my diagnosis. Which by the way I feel like it would’ve helped me to know about in order to better try and correct my problems. At the time I felt like…

This causes unusual amounts of activeness in the individual(Soliman). Energy flow in brain is directly related to the amount of energy the individual exerts. Auricular acupuncture helps the energy flow throughout the brain, neutralizing the hyperactivity of the child(Soliman). Unlike other treatments, Auricular acupuncture can pinpoint the source of unusual behaviors, the central nervous system(Soliman). By using Auricular therapy the central nervous system can be viewed in order to treat…

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the medical diagnostic term for one of the most common form of neurobiological developmental disorder of childhood. It is identify as having difficulties with sustained attention, impulse control, being constantly active and displaying disruptive behaviour (Houghton, et al., 2004).Children with ASD and ADHD are at risk of addiction and obession toward videogames when compare with TD (Engelhardt & Mazurek, August, 2013). Attention deficit…

That there was more to ADD than just an issue with attention, I was suffering from sever depression. It was discovered that I had a chemical imbalance, made worse by situational depression, made even worse by the medication I was taken for the ADD. One of the developmental concepts that I went through…

When I was younger I was diagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder aka normal energetic kid syndrome). I distinctly remember taking the pills for about a week and then in my rebellious ignorance, insisting to my parents that I did not need them and making up crap about them making me feel bad or sick. That was definitely a big mistake that I think made my life significantly more difficult and (after spending so much time researching how attention affects your everyday life) I finally plan…

The National Institute of Mental Health (2016) defines attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a disorder of the brain marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. Furthermore, inattention is noted to be when a person wanders off task, lacks persistence, has difficulty staying focused, and is disorganization no due to defiance or a lack of comprehension. If an individual appears to move about constantly,…

hyperactive, and impulsive. These all ar extremely normal for any child, but for some one with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), these behaviors are more severe and occur far more often. There are numerous symptoms that are linked to ADHD, which is why it is important to not misdiagnose the child with this disorder. If a child is misdiagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder it is a label that is almost nearly impossible to remove. A child with ADHD may be…