Attention management

Developing this mindset for working with attention-deficit students has been an interesting process. Reading the books entitled Nowhere to Hide and ADD/ADHD Behavior-Change Resource Kit, as required by this class, has opened my eyes and heart to the challenges and rewards of working with these students. The mindset that has evolved through this learning process is to focus more on what the students can do and to maintain a positive attitude. I feel that it is my responsibility to help students…

The top rated games to improve memory capacity are: Fruit ninja, Cut the Rope, and Modern Combat. “Since working memory and attention are critical in winning these games, long-term playing seems to provide the kind of mental exercise that can boost these skills over time.” (Vitalli) What Vitalli is trying to explain is that video games could be beneficial to society if played over…

by the leader but also corporation from followers. So followership is important as much as leadership. So here, I will explain the role of followers in the leadership process. 1. Definitions of the concepts 1.1 Inhibitors of mindfulness Paying attention to mindfulness is important because mindfulness benefits us. And in order to keep mindfulness, we need to avoid inhibitors. So it is important to understand this concept. There are mainly two inhibitors of…

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a psychological disorder that involves poor impulse control, difficulty concentrating on a task for a long period of time and often implements high distractibility and excessive activity (Zimbardo, Johnson, &McCann, 2012,p.294). It is a disorder that affects the attention span and behavior that is most commonly diagnosed in children but can also be found in adults (Zimbardo, Johnson, &McCann, 2012,p.353). Attention-deficit…

Life is a not just one big picture. No, it is not one specific goal or interest. Throughout my childhood, every morning before my father left from work, he would kiss me on the head and say “work hard and play hard today Anna.” He taught me to try my best in everything that I do, academics, sports, friendships, etc., even if failure was the result. I came to George Fox with a mindset of becoming a Physician’s Assistant one day, so I chose the Biology route, with a Spanish minor. I had it…

We’ve all seen the face. We’ve all heard the name. But who is the real man behind the green skin and muscles? He’s known for his success and influence in a career of body- building. He can also be found across televisions and screens worldwide in a variety of acting roles. Lou Ferrigno has led an inspiring life from child to adulthood, overcoming adversities at a young age and turning them all into an iconic success. On November 9, 1951, a baby boy was born into an Italian family in Brooklyn,…

According to common behaviour problems indicates three fourth of the children were found engaged in lying, stealing, truancy and jealousy and 28.78 percent children were restless, disobedience and had poor attention. Specific learning disability means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written which may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read,…

also has trichotillomania. My oldest boy has reactive attachment disorder, as well as schizoaffective disorder. Combine all of this with attention deficit disorder and oppositional defiance and it makes for an interesting life. My youngest has dislexia and attention deficit hyperactiviy disorder. My youngest daughter has anger and aggression issues and attention deficit disorder. Luckily, medication does help her to control herself in social situations for the most part. Diabetes is very…

The Attention Deficit Disorder Association is an organization dedicated to providing service and empowerment to adults with disabilities. The ADDA website provides excellent information, resources, networking and professional job opportunities for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder to succeed and lead better lives ADDA, (2015). The Attention Deficit Disorder Association website brings awareness by creating presentations targeting employer’s to raise awareness of ADHD in the workplace. The…

This definition describes CP as a heterogeneous condition in terms of type and severity of impairment. As a disorder of development, this implies the motor impairment that is manifest very early in development. The core features of CP include, abnormal patterns of movement, posture and regulation of muscle tone. Neurodevelopmental impairments affect adaptive and sensory functioning, learning, communication, behavior and even seizures. (Martin Bax, 2005) Cerebral Palsy is the most common…