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(Ivanov, Matrix-Cols, Serlachius, Lichtenstein, Anckarsäter, Chang, & … Rück, 2013). Genetic influences were evident in the growing stages of childhood. In addition, the symptoms involved with hoarding disorder resulted in signs of OCD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), depression, and/or anxiety. The results illustrated that…

phase one parents use positive reinforcement with acceptable behavior and they withdraw attention for negative behavior (McNeil et al., 2001). During phase one parents are introduced to the acronym “PRIDE” (Praise, Reflection, Imitation, Description, and Enthusiasm) and encouraged to use the skills. With praise parents are meant to offer praise when a child demonstrates appropriate behavior. This helps encourage good behavior and helps the parent-child relationship. When using reflection,…

these children would scream for their parents. I would talk to the parents of the children that did not want to follow directions. The parents would try to blame the behavior on lack of sleep, not even listening to them, and that they have Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). I made it a habit to talk to these children every day, because they are old enough to know how to act, what is expected of them, and how important they are. I felt like they were my own children sometimes. I truly…

In America, there are 6.4 million children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD. ADHD is a mental disorder that most often occurs in children. Symptoms of ADHD include trouble concentrating, paying attention, staying organized, and remembering details. Nearly 6.1 percent of these children are being treated for this disorder with some sort of medicine (Holland, 2014). The medicine is proven to alter the state of mind causing children to act like a “zombie” and…

physical exercise for its anti-depressant effects. In children exercise reduces levels of mental illnesses, psychological distress, and emotional disturbances, while improving their confidence levels. In addition to depression and anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder can also be present and again, there is a large relationship between physical activity and the symptoms of this disorder. For instance many children who suffer from this disorder struggle with regulating their emotions,…

Effects on the Brain and Mental Health When someone is under chronic stress, it begins to negatively affect a person’s physical and mental health. Mental health problems due to stress can cause many different disorders in the body as well as the brain; they can also affect a person’s personality, thought processes as well as social interactions. Mental health disorders can occur in different forms, some symptoms may overlap, making disorders hard to diagnose. A few common disorders that can be…

disabilities, it would be extremely gratifying to see the parents at ease knowing their child or children are receiving the help they need. When I was younger around the age of seven or eight years old I myself was diagnosed with ADHD; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Of course at the time I had no idea, my parents never told me about my diagnosis. Which by the way I feel like it would’ve helped me to know about in order to better try and correct my problems. At the time I felt like…

higher education and long work hours, combined with the introduction of smart phones and the internet providing a wealth of available distractions, the ability to hold one’s attention has become of increasing value. Mental disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its subtypes, which impair the ability to hold an attention span, have also become increasingly more diagnosed and less stigmatized. As such, an interest in researching how the brain goes about creating and…

way they do. The old saying of “don’t judge a book by its cover” has much meaning when it comes to only seeing the outside of someone. The hyperactive, loud kid in class was me, all the way through elementary school. I have ADHD, which is Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, which is a disorder that causes a person to have a hard time focusing, sitting still and paying attention. Being different is your normal, and normal means nothing is wrong. If you were born color blind…

Tina’s social emotional functioning was assessed using the BASC-2. The BASC-2 assess Tina’s internalizing (i.e., behaviors that manifest internally such as depression or anxiety) and externalizing (i.e., behaviors that are more readily observed by others) behaviors, and adaptive skills. Children rated in the typical range (T scores 40-60) are considered to be in the average range indicating that may sometimes display the behavior in question, but in a range that is similar to other children…