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Both articles by Milch and his colleagues , and Barkley were very informative on defining ADHD and the subtypes of the disorder and also explaining where research about the disorder has its strengths and where more research needs to be done. Both articles indirectly discussed issues for families and children and discussed things that should be considered for the next DSM. ADHD has been associated with key symptoms such as poor sustained attention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity (Barkley 1997).…

The researchers state that ADHD “include four major deficits: (a) poor investment and maintenance of effort, (b) deficient modulation of arousal to meet situational demands, (c) a strong inclination to seek immediate reinforcement, along with (d) the originally proposed difficulties with impulse control (Douglas…

Vyvanse, otherwise known as Lisdexamfetamine, is a schedule 2 controlled substance used to treat primarily Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, or ADHD in children and adults, and more recently to treat Binge Eating Disorder, or BED in adults. Vyvanse is a central nervous system stimulant belonging to the class of drugs known as amphetamines and works by affecting chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to both hyperactivity and impulse control. More specifically, Vyvanse alters the…

Attention deficit disorder (ADHD) is described in the DSM-IV-TR criteria (American Psychiatric Association, 2013) as a neurobehavioral condition that begins in childhood which can cause persistent inattention and/or hyperactivity. It is associated with poorer educational performance, social rejection and in adults increased employment and interpersonal conflict. Also, symptoms of this disorder are associated with conduct and personality disorders. Biederman (1998) stated; between 60% of…

mental well-being. Psychological effects that a person may experience include trouble learning, focusing, and reacting. For children and teens, these effects can develop into attention deficits which can make them inattentive, hyperactive and impulsive (Smith, Robinson & Segal, 2016). “The main symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder […] are also symptoms of sleep deficiency” (Tasdelen, Karakaya, Kahraman & Oztop , 2015). Typically, children and teens who do not get enough sleep and…

Spastic CP is caused by brain damage to the upper motor neurons within the pyramidal tract. The cardinal symptoms are stiff muscles that result in difficulty with muscle movement. These patients have both gross and fine motor deficits as well as communication impairments. Spastic dysarthria is seen in 35% of children with spastic CP (Hustad et al., 2010). Their speech and voice is characterized by hypernasality, breathy voice quality, monotonous speech, reduced loudness, and uncontrolled…

Somewhere between five to twelve percent of all teenagers throughout the world suffer from hyperactivity and attention deficit disorders. Some suffer from mild attention deficit disorders, while some have severe attention problems. Teenagers with ADD and ADHD have problems with impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattentiveness. There are many medications that can make those problems go away for a short time; however these medications come at a cost. These medications can cause many side effects,…

common classroom rules that many students with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders (ADHD) struggle with. As someone with an ADHD dad and brother, and as a student with a tendency to be easily distracted and fidgety, the topic of accommodation for ADHD in the classroom is interesting to me. According to research by Bender and Mathes (1995), approximately, “3.5 million children, and 2 million to 5 million adults have some type of attention deficit disorder.” Seeing the estimated numbers of…

Being state of mindfulness bring us benefits that are good for Organizational Behavior. So it is desirable that we always keep mindfulness. However some factors prevent us from being mindful. They are called inhibitors of mindfulness I will discuss in this paper. Often the role of the leader is highlighted more than the role of follower. However in order to achieve the goal, an organization or team need not only orientation by the leader but also corporation from followers. So followership is…

This paper examined five studies that examined the effects of social skills training on the disruptive behavior of students diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) within the elementary school setting. Social skills are one’s ability to display behaviors that encourage social relationship, effective communication, and interaction with others. Social skills encompass verbal and non-verbal communication and gestures. For example, body language is a non-verbal form of…