Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

1 Dr. Evans Psych 11-13-14 Attention Deficit Disorder Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a psychiatric disorder. People who have this disease show problems of impulses, hyperactivity, and the inability to pay attention. (Barkly R. 1990) They will often come off as immature. They will do things that are inappropiate for how old they are. Most people just brush it off as immaturity, but in some cases it actually can be a real disorder. ADHD is another disorder that becomes a more…

The website, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have posted information about Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The purpose of this webpage is to inform. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. (Facts…

A Rhetorical Analysis of “Public Knowledge, Beliefs, and Treatment Preferences Concerning Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” In “Public Knowledge, Beliefs, and Treatment Preferences Concerning Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder,” the many credible authors discuss the importance of understanding and sympathizing with those diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The intention of the essay was to inform and bring to light the more controversial side of ADHD.…

My little brother, Ethan, was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) when he was 7 years old. Today, at age 17, he is still very hyper and has a hard time focusing on anything for longer than 10 minutes when he doesn’t take his medicine. Because he is still in high school, this is a really big deal for him. From the time Ethan was diagnosed at age 7 until he was about 14 he was switched between quite a few medications, all meant to help him focus and perform better.…

The purpose of this research paper is to help people understand how Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) impacts the life of child. ADHD is a mental disorder very common in children that often continue through adolescence into adulthood. Children with the disorder generally have deficits in executive function: the ability to think and plan, organize, control impulses and complete tasks. It can affect children in school and their social and emotional settings This research will provide…

Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder also known as “ADHD” is a psychological disorder that generally effects young children and teenagers but can also persist into adulthood. ADHD often gets confused with other psychological disorders such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Autism because they share many of the same symptoms, but they are in fact very different (Antar, 2012) ADHD symptoms are generally all the same but they are different in how they affect children, the affect that it…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is known as a disorder that is misdiagnosed just to put hyper or difficult kids on medication. ADHD has a wide range of symptoms which everyone at some point will display. Everyone can display symptoms of ADHD but that does not mean that everyone struggles with the symptoms like those with ADHD. ADHD is the most common disorder among children. ADHD does not only effect children. ADHD can carry into adulthood. I struggle everyday due to ADHD. Life…

ADD/ADHD Medication Side Effects in Children Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that causes an individual to have a short attention span, not be able to manage their behavior properly, and creates impulsiveness. People of all ages can have this disorder, but often times the ones who struggle most are children. Because of this condition, children may need to take medication in order to keep their behavior under control and manage their attention. Being on a drug at a young…

The constant movement of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be distracting -- but the fidgeting also may improve their cognitive performance, a study by researchers with the UC Davis MIND Institute has found. The study of pre-teens and teenagers with ADHD examined how movement -- its intensity and frequency -- correlated with accuracy on cognitively demanding tasks requiring good attention. It found that participants who moved more intensely exhibited…

studies. They cannot complete a single thought . . . Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a developmental disorder characterized by distractibility, hyperactivity, impulse behaviors, and the inability to remain focused on tasks or activities. Difficulties in organization, time management, and planning are also prominent…