Hyperactivity

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, children that are diagnosed with this disorder are distracted, impulsive, or hyperactive, and emotionally unpredictable. ADHD is the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood (Cao, et. al). Research has indicated that from 2001 to 2010, the percentage of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has dramatically increased due to the mother’s high intake of sugar during pregnancy (“Sugar”). Attention deficit hyperactivity…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has always been a growing issue. However, as we discover more about it, we can look at it from a different point of view, which in turn will help us learn and treat it more effectively. Furthermore, by giving families and society a better understanding in general, we will help them deal with those who suffer from it. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a disorder that needs to be diagnosed by a professional so the patient can receive the best…

a common disorder diagnosed in children ages four to eighteen. It occurs in approximately three to five percent of school aged children while also carrying into adulthood. According to the American Psychological association “an inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity that interferes with a students development and functioning in multiple settings, including school” DSM-5. ADHD affects many different functions including academic and social. The statistic is significantly higher than previously…

the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated will greatly increase our ability to provide encouraging and effective therapy. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder of inattention and distractibility, with or without the addition of hyperactivity. There are three main forms of ADHD described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) of the American Psychiatric Association: inattentive;…

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or A.D.H.D., is a psychological disorder— classified by deviant, distressful, and dysfunctional patterns of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors— of the brain that is caused by low levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine can be thought of as the motivation, cognition, and reward system. The main characteristics of this disorder are inattention, hyperfocus, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. To be diagnosed with A.D.H.D., a person who is seventeen and…

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders that impacts children and adults. Most often diagnosed in childhood, ADHD can continue to persist into the adult years sometimes with masked symptoms. ADHD may coexist with other learning disorders, such as dyslexia and dysphagia, rendering the child with educational difficulties in the classroom as one problem is treated without the other. If left undiagnosed or treated, ADHD…

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a psychological disorder that involves poor impulse control, difficulty concentrating on a task for a long period of time and often implements high distractibility and excessive activity (Zimbardo, Johnson, &McCann, 2012,p.294). It is a disorder that affects the attention span and behavior that is most commonly diagnosed in children but can also be found in adults (Zimbardo, Johnson, &McCann, 2012,p.353). Attention-deficit…

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder In the 1990 's the disorders, Attention-Deficit Disorder, which shortened is A.D.D., and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as A.D.H.D., was officially combined into one disorder which is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, which is also known as A.D/H.D. Although many people today still call the disorder A.D.D. and A.D.H.D. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder mainly affects children and teens. It affects 3-5% of the children…

h 3, 2016 ADHD is understood to represent Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder while ADD stands for Attention Deficit Disorder. In both cases, individuals have trouble staying focused on matters that are not of strong interest to them. The only difference between the two is that individuals with ADHD are more hyperactive than those who have ADD. Have you ever wondered how individuals with ADD/ADHD function in everyday life? The answer is that many of these individuals can either choose to…

The National Institute of Mental Health (2016) defines attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a disorder of the brain marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. Furthermore, inattention is noted to be when a person wanders off task, lacks persistence, has difficulty staying focused, and is disorganization no due to defiance or a lack of comprehension. If an individual appears to move about constantly,…