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Attention-Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) /Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (American Psychiatric Association, 1994), affects 3 to 5% of school age children. However, some studies suggest the percentage of students who are affected by ADD/ADHD is upwards of 8% of all school-aged children. The problems these students face affects their ability to learn, ability to focus and for some students who are challenged with hyperactivity and impulsivity feel the need to…

(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 deficit…

it, and three how I got it. There are probably other people out there wondering how or why they got it. So what is ADHD? It affects millions of children and often persists into adulthood. ADHD used to be called Attention-Deficit Disorder or ADD. ADHD means Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a problem of not being able to focus, being really active. Children with ADHD may struggle with low self-esteem, troubled relationships and poor performance in school, paying attention,…

has a diagnosis that cannot be treated with physical therapy, like Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder? It is our job to research the diagnosis and learn as much as we can, in order to give the best possible care to the patient. Knowing about the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated will greatly increase our ability to provide encouraging and effective therapy. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder of…

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood-onset psychiatric conditions, occurring in 5% of children. ADHD can persist into adulthood affecting behaviour and development. ADHD is extensively studied and ADHD literature is plentiful, however, ADHD pathophysiology is still not completely known. The lack of a direct cause and mechanism of disease complicates treatment for many individuals. Finding an ideal treatment is often the result of a “trial and error”…

This changed however, following a diagnosis with Attention Deficit Disorder towards the end of kindergarten; by the end of the year he had picked up reading with ease, and by the time 1st grade rolled around he was placed in the advanced reading group consisting of the 6 best readers in the class. The spark in the…

INTRODUCTION Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and opposition defiance disorder (ODD), separately are challenging and paired equivocates a thoroughly unrelenting challenge. ADHD affects ten percent of school age children and boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed. ODD affects one to sixteen percent of school age children, which creates a unique set of challenges for parents, children and educators alike. There are many steps to noticing and identifying symptoms for these…

doctors and patients respectively. The drug Ritalin, which goes by the generic name Methylphenidate, is a central nervous system stimulant that is heavily prescribed in the United States. It is used to combat the effects of attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy. Ritalin is designed to prevent hyperactivity and impulse control, prominent symptoms of ADD and ADHD. It does this by affecting the chemicals in the brain and nerves that cause…

Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a disorder occurring in the brain where individuals typically exhibit inattention, impulses, and hyperactivity. These symptoms interfere with school, daily life activities, and growth. Additionally, inattention is defined by an individual that is easily distracted, disorganized, and lacks concentration. Hyperactivity is restlessness or constantly moving including fidgeting with their hands or body. Moreover, it may be in a circumstance that is…

ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder, is one of the most diagnosed mental disorders in the world; and is often misunderstood. Studies say that around 10-11% of children between the ages of 4-17 are diagnosed with ADHD* or ADD. This number is considerably large considering that it means every one in ten kids are diagnosed with this disorder. The large number is accounted for by misdiagnosis. There are several million cases of ADD, but many times it is confused with other disorders such as: Autism,…