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to suspect a different driving force, a psychological malfunction, at play. While the growing technological dependence of developed countries has led to breakthroughs in medicine, it may also be the reason for the growing prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder—ADHD—in younger and younger demographics. This epidemic has preyed on the children of the nation, grasping hold of millions of adolescents easily distracted by smart phones and…

Reading The Explosive Child by Ross W. Greene and Superparenting for ADD by Edward M. Hallowell and Peter S. Jensen has shed some light on teaching students with different challenges and abilities. As Greene puts it, “kids do well if they can” (2010). This statement is something we as educators should keep in mind when working with students who exhibit behavioral challenges or may be displaying signs of ADD. Greene tells us that if our students had the capability of dealing with the challenges…

If we do not start doing right by our students, all students, we are going to keep losing them at an astounding rate. Doing the right thing is not an option...it’s an imperative. There are lives in the balance, and we all need to do everything we can to make sure those lives are not lost (Greene, 2015). Teachers have the awesome responsibility and wonderful opportunity to teach children with a wide range of diversity. Every classroom is filled with untapped potential. Every student matters.…

Methylphenidate, commonly known as Ritalin, is a commonly prescribed central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Medical use of methylphenidate began in 1960 and an estimated 2.4 billion doses are prescribed a year. Methylphenidate is thought to act through the inhibition of dopamine and norepinephrine transporters in neurons, especially those of dopaminergic pathways of the brain. The dopaminergic pathways of the brain are…

use attention to gauge the development of those two structures and vice versa. It is important to know about the prefrontal cortex and the anterior cingulate cortex and how they affect attention because it can be used to identify ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) earlier than it is now, as ADHD is typically not diagnosed until a child begins school (Reynolds & Richards, 2008). I believe early identification can better improve the child’s education as the proper help can be given…

remained warm and offered reassurance, this changed the parents and patients fear into hope and strength. My motivation for being a physician specialized in this field stems from 2004 the year my then 3 year old brother was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In addition to this, the year 2016 was also a relatively critical one. It was during this time that my now 15 year old brother received what we suspected, which was a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.…

been highly abused as street drugs by smoking, inhaling and sniffing to attain ecstasy. Clinical formulations of Methamphetamine in Oral (5mg – 30mg) or Intravenous forms are used for the improvement in cognitive domain, distractibility, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cardiac…

Premature birth is when a baby is born at thirty-seven weeks or sooner. The earlier a baby is born, the more likely he or she is to have serious health problems, which could lead to short or even long term effects. Stages of Premature Birth There are typically four stages of premature birth that can determine the severity of the effects. Near-term birth is the latest a baby can be born and still be considered premature. This occurs within 34-37 weeks. At this point, the lungs are basically…

the world are being asked: “Do you have ADHD?”, if they cannot stay on task while doing class work or project. The answer is usually followed by question what does it mean. National Institute of Mental Health(NIMN) gives a definition :”Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders... difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity).” It is one of the most common disorders that can…

I wanted anything other than the emptiness and loneliness I felt in our marriage. Things had taken a turn for the worse when somehow or another he had been written a prescription for the drug Adderall. Adderall is prescribed for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). He was lazy and slept when he wasn’t working, eating or drinking. He did not have ADHD, he was the exact opposite, yet he had a filled prescription. I remember when he had told me he had gotten a prescription for Adderall…