Attention span

This is another thing I see in children that I work with, which is why I believe it is a huge factor. When talking about disorders I am referring to any type of disorder; Learning disorder, developmental disorder, speaking disorder, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder), Autism, etc. A young child learning how to play with others is frustrating, and when faced with a challenging disorder it can become even more frustrating, and hard for them to…

history; for example if mother or father had signs of depression or Attention Deficit Disorder themselves the child will be more likely to have Attention Deficit Disorder as well. After all that assessing by the behavioral specialist, the child will be…

on lessons long enough to understand the material, or finds it a challenge to stay seated without disrupting their classmates. Surprisingly, there are more of these students than one could imagine, as the chances are high that these students have Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a common behavioral disorder that affects up to 11% of children, with that percentage dropping as those people reach adulthood. However, most ADHD studies and research focus on young children and…

classes. All while being the varsity captain of three different sports, and active member of leadership and some other academic clubs. I kept up my grades, I worked so hard to juggle everything. Most of all I was a student that was misdiagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. Not until I was an adult to find out that I was hard of hearing and has Auditory Processing Disorder. I struggled with school, but I never gave up. With the guidance and support of my parents, I was able to get through…

anything and everything. They are influenced by culture, peers, and their loved ones. But most of all a child is influenced in the classroom. The classroom has always been a psychological influence on children whether the teacher garnished them with attention or gave them none at all. In schools it is often the student with a buttoned up shirt and parents with a thick wallet that are in the center of their teacher’s focus. Meanwhile the kid whose been wearing the same pair of shoes every day for…

Whichever class one may be in, whichever project one may be working on, constant undivided attention is essential. Unfortunately, that method in the school system is exclusive to students with the disability, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, also known as ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder is a chronic disorder in which there is a different level of neurotransmitters in the brain. Having Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder includes: (a) inattentiveness, (b) impulsivity, (c)…

standards that are set for them to be successful. So whenever the student has several deadlines all around the same time, it will cause the student to become stressed because of the school work. Also, students who have disabilities, such as dyslexia and attention deficit disorder will naturally have trouble in the learning environment which causes them to be stressed. Those students are at a disadvantage compared to the others, because they have to keep up with the other students. Along with…

Attention Hyper activity disorder is a common disorder diagnosed in children ages four to eighteen. It occurs in approximately three to five percent of school aged children while also carrying into adulthood. According to the American Psychological association “an inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity that interferes with a students development and functioning in multiple settings, including school” DSM-5. ADHD affects many different functions including academic and social. The statistic is…

Prevention” (Novotney). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, children that are diagnosed with this disorder are distracted, impulsive, or hyperactive, and emotionally unpredictable. ADHD is the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood (Cao, et. al). Research has indicated that from 2001 to 2010, the percentage of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has dramatically increased due to the mother’s high intake of sugar during pregnancy (“Sugar”). Attention…

of the brain,” and help soothe the anxiety that the women were facing (Shakespeare 892). Unfortunately, people still find ways to temporarily treat their symptoms by taking specific medications rather than addressing the root of the problem. Attention Deficit Disorder…