Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

psychiatric disorders in childhood. ADHD possibly will cause mental problems, social, and substantial academic, and may continue into adulthood. ADHD is a significant public health problem for it damages the functionality of the individual and may affects both the family and social environment. ADHD is commonly associated with mental disorders. “It was reported that children and adolescents with ADHD have the comorbidity of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) in 30%–60% cases, anxiety disorders…

Case Study 1 Tomas, Kindergarten Tomas who is a kindergartener in Mrs. Richards class displays signs of having an Intellectual Disability. An Intellectual Disability is usually shown during the “early developmental stages of a child and causes defects in at least two areas of adaptive behavior” (Lyon, 2006) In the case of Tomas those areas are learning and self-direction. Based on Mrs. Richards statements regarding Tomas, he shows impulsive behavior traits and learning impacts. Tomas’s…

Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is the leading childhood disability that affects function and development. Cerebral palsy is the term used for all non-progressive brain lesions. It is diagnosed before the age of three. Brain lesions cause motor and other developmental abnormalities. Epilepsy is common, especially in patients that have mental retardation and/or spastic quadriplegia. Causes Cerebral palsy is not an inherited disease. Genetic or environmental factors can affect…

approximately 50% of those who receive treatment making a full recovery (Blatt et al. 2000). The models care recommended for depression are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT) for moderate to severe depression. The cognitive behavioral approach focuses on identifying negative cognition and provides strategies for changing these cognitions. This method is highly use in children with behavior problems. Interpersonal therapy focuses on improving the interpersonal…

Cerebral palsy is a group of permanent movement disorders that tend to develop in early childhood. The disorder originates in the cerebellum, which is located dorsally to the superior part of the brain and is composed of two hemispheres. In a healthy body, the cerebellum receives information from the spinal cord and then regulates motor movements. The cerebellum is composed of about half of the brain’s neurons. This does not mean that the disorder cannot develop in adulthood, however cases such…

out lines have 3 sets of indicators for ADHD these include inattention , hyperactivity and impulsivity. Now think this does sound like somebody who has ADHD ,but think about this for a second this could include lots of children, even ones clearly without ADHD later in life . Think about toddlers and small children we tend to think of them as extremely energetic and when you have lots of energy you tend not to pay attention , possibly leading some parents to think their child might have ADHD…

“I was a bit frightened but I did not mention it to anybody because I thought they would call me deaf, silly, stupid, whatever!” said an 80 year-old woman who got macular disease problem and Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) in an interview (Macular Disease, 2013) Charles Bonnet Syndrome is a condition when people see things that are not actually there. This syndrome has been discovered by an exceptional naturalist and philosopher, Charles Bonnet in 1720 who was initially observed symptoms from his…

While the text clarified that puberty generally spans three to five years after the initial onset, it is important to point out that many of the other changes that youth within adolescents will encounter will also take years to developed. Berger (2016), expands on this, pointing out that, “Many more years are required to achieve psychosocial maturity” (Berger, 2016, p. 315). While this youth did exhibit a higher level of confidence that likely stems from adolescent egocentrism, it was noticeable…

Session 1: Getting to Know Each Other Objectives: Children will get to know each other, work together to form group norms and rules, and learn more about ADHD. Description: Ice-breaker: Getting to Know Each Other Group leader asks everyone to write three things about themselves which may not be known to the rest of the group. Two are facts and one is fiction. The group then takes turns to read out the three ‘facts’ about themselves and…

Clinical Bottom Lines: ·The study design was inadequate to fully test the question. ·The study suggests that intensive suit therapy may improve gait by creating more energy efficient walking patterns but further investigation is needed to determine the effects of the therapy on functional skills, caregiver assistance, and gross motor ability. Summary of Key Evidence: 1. Study design: case report 2. Sample: two children (one 8 yr, 3 mo female and one 7 yr, 11mo male), both diagnosed with…