Hyperactivity

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is when a person has difficulties focusing their attention to enable them to be aware of things, people, and other optimal ways to their environment. (Swanson, 2003). This disorder was first discovered by Dr. Heinrich Hoffman in 1845. This disorder has been investigated nationwide, and needless to say, no one knows the cause and how this disorder came to be. Psychologists believe that there are some evidence link to the possibility that some risks factors such smoking, drinking alcohol during pregnancy might be a link to expose this disorder to children during pregnancy. Attention deficit hyperactivity has three primary symptoms, which includes, inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. This…

Telling Mr. and Mrs. Escobar that their son has ADHD must be dose delicately but sternly so they grasp the situation in its entirety. It should be done with explaining the test used and their results. I would point to Eric’s family that he meets the diagnostic criterion for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. I would say “he displays several symptoms of ADHD. He is unable to properly attend to details, or frequently makes careless errors, he ran around during the test, he was not able to…

become disruptive and disturb the rest of the class. Other children may become aggressive either physically or verbally towards others. Then there are those children who have anxiety issues. These children may withdraw from others. They have a difficult time interacting and communicating. For each type of behavior, there are several management steps to follow. In the textbook, The Exceptional Child, one major behavior issue is caused by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This is a…

Some of those people, however, seem to be a lot less attentive than others. Recently, a growing debate has arised over whether or not serious hyperactivity and attention deficiency in people, specially young children, can be classified as a medical disorder. People who believe that this is a disorder use the description of the way patients are diagnosed and later treated as support for their stance on the topic. Meanwhile others argue that the way people are diagnosed is not good enough and that…

What is ADHD? ADHD ( Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) was first identified in 1902 by British pediatrician Sir George Still. He described the condition as “ an abnormal defect of moral control in children”. He described the children who have problems with self-regulation, can’t control behavior, can’t regulate mood or feelings, can’t focus and can be aggressive. Over the years the disorder’s name was changed. From the 1940s through the 1960s, the scientists believed the main cause of…

Natural Treatments For ADD and Hyperactivity by Skye Weintraub N.D. is a very notable and informational book for anyone suffering from ADD or ADHD. Many physicians use this book as a reference to help their younger patients deal with ADD and ADHD and many parents turn to this book to help them not only understand, but cope with what their child is going through. This book also allows parents and physicians to find alternatives to treating ADD and ADHD that avoids drugs all together. For my…

Abstract Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder known as ADHD is a prominent behavioral disorder defined as ongoing and increased levels of inattention hyperactivity and/or impulsivity. The primary goal of this paper is to review the current research. This review will be exhaustive in nature and consist of a description with a focus on sex and age differences, the neural pathology focusing on the abnormal brain structure and function of ADHD patients, etiology with a focus on genetic and…

Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder: The Case of Raja Raihan Michael Raihan Metropolitan State University Of Denver Abstract What is Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? How does this disorder play in someones life? How to spot the symptoms if someone you knew had this disorder? Many people today are diagnosed with this disorder but few really know the underlying reason for it. This paper will discuss an outlook on my brother Raja Raihan by providing a detail…

FACTS, VALUES AND ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER Facts, values, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An update to the controversies. Ana Cristina Garza Texas A&M University- Kingsville This article is about a research institute that is holding workshops to examine the controversies that surround the use of medication to treat emotional and behavioral disturbances in children (Parens & Johnston, 2009). Attention Deficit- Hyperactivity Disorder better know for many…

ADHD ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder. To define the term it is a chronic condition including attention difficulties, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is a very common disorder found in the classroom and the workplace. It is found mostly in an age group of 3 to 17 year olds. A lot of adults don’t realize that they have it and they don’t want to believe they have it. 1 in 3 children have ADHD in every classroom of 30 kids. More boys have it than girls because they…