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What is Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder. ADHD or Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is defined as difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity), whereas ASD or Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by: persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Symptoms of ASD…

this can even impact the people who interact with these individuals every day. Families can have the largest impact and it can affect their way of life in many different ways especially in young children and adolescent’s school settings. “Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with poor grades, poor reading and math standardized test scores, and increased grade retention. ADHD is also associated with increased use of school-based services, increased rates of detention and…

Auditory Processing Difficulties Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is identified as a neurological defect that impacts how the brain processes spoken language. It is an inability to process sound meanings from surrounding environments (Lucker, n.d.). The central nervous system (CNS) is a vast system, known to be responsible for various functions (memory, attention, language etc.) APD in the broadest sense refers to how the CNS uses auditory information although APD individuals typically have…

Hidden dangers ADHD medications have on patients About 4 million kids take prescription drugs for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) ( ADHD drug danger, 2006). Awareness is something that needs to be brought to everyone 's attention about what the side effects that using medication to treat ADHD can have on the patient. There are many different types of prescription drugs used to treat ADHD such as Adderall and Adderall XR, Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD and Metadate ER, Methylin…

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, abbreviated as ADHD, is both a developmental and neurobiological condition that affects children and teenagers and continues to exhibit itself all the way into adulthood. ADHD is the most prevalent diagnosed mental disorder that occurs in children. In essence, children that suffer from ADHD are hyperactive, they are unable to control their impulses, and they tend to have difficulty with paying attention. In order for a child to be diagnosed with this…

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.…

impetuousness, and the inability to sit still for an extended period (Hooley, Butcher, Nock, & Mineka, 2017). His mother has self-reported that she often raises her voice to get his attention, resulting in negative affect. My diagnosis would be Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder with Predominantly inattentive presentation 314.00 (F90.0), (APA, 2013). Listed below are his teacher and parent’s observations as it correlates to ADHD. • Approach to schoolwork is chaotic, often fails to pay…

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…

Introduction and Summary Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood disorder that is becoming more recognized in today’s society. ADHD is also known as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). (Tricia Kinman, 2015). The Healthline article “ADHD and ADD: Differences, Types, Symptoms, and Severity” gives information regarding ADHD as well as the types and symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent (CDC), approximately 6.4 million children between the…

Disabilities affect hundreds of millions of people and families all over our world. According to, the 2010 United States of America Census around 56.7 million people live with a type of disability, which has increased by 2.2 million since 2005. The types of functional and activity limitations can be classified into three domains, communicative, mental or physical disability. “Disability is often called a social construct”, meaning that the disability is best understood in terms of how society…