Hyperactivity

In 2011, more than 1 in 10 children were diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (Visser, 2014). ADHD is a condition where the individual displays impulsive, hyperactive, and inattentive behaviors which are likely to create complications in their development and functioning, especially in social situations (Efron, 2015; Meppelink, 2016; Pellow, 2011; Prasad, 2011; Wikes, 2011). In health, it is important to understand how to best manage symptoms especially those that…

ADHD or Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder has been for many years a subject of controversy and misinformation. A lot of people look at it as a “fake” disorder making accusations that it’s just a way for parents to make an excuse for their children’s unruly behavior or bad grades. Or as a way for adolescent teens and young adults to acquire Strong stimulant drugs to help them perform better in their jobs or in school. But for the Millions of people worldwide living life every day with ADHD…

impact than Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. As of 2011, 11% of children (ages 4-17) have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, roughly about 6.4 million. This number has slowly risen over the years, 4% in the last 8 years alone. What is this disorder? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is defined by the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine as “a disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity”. The disorder was first…

Introduction Several learning disabilities exhibit symptoms that are very similar to Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). These disorders affect sensory perception. One is Audio Processing Disorder (APD), another is Visual Processing Disorder (VPD), and the third is Sensory Processing Disorder (VPD). This paper defines these four disorders, explores commonalities among symptoms, and offers suggestions of accommodations that could help in a classroom where multiples of these…

I believe that Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a real disorder; wouldn’t it have to exist in some degree to affect as many people as it does. Over 2 million children in the US have sought out help and been treated for this disorder. In classrooms all over the country students struggle with inattention and hyperactivity that affects their social relationships and schoolwork. The constant debate as to whether this disorder exists, to the extent that it does, has been viewed and…

regional volumes of the cerebellum with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder. Stimulants are currently the most common method of treating this mental disorder, but what effect do they have on the brain and how are they subduing the symptoms? Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD for short, is a very common childhood mental disorder, with symptoms ranging from difficulty paying attention to general hyperactivity. Many previous studies have analyzed this mental…

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a behavior disorder that presents symptoms of inattentiveness and hyperactivity. ADHD like behavioral issues can be due to either biological or environmental factors. Doctors will not diagnosis children with ADHD until the child is at least five to six years old. Area Idea #1 Idea #2 Idea #3 Circle (Art Center) During circle time to help a child stay attentive you can let them hold a stuff animal or foam ball to squeeze. During circle time to…

Let’s face it. The current treatment for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is far from ideal. When medications for ADHD became available, parents were happy that their adolescents would finally be able to live a normal, social life. Although the treatments for ADHD help some adolescents, they can also be problematic. Adolescents with ADD/ADHD should not have to take medication for it. Medications for ADHD often have unwanted side effects, are often abused by teenagers and young adults,…

This paper will cover what attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is, the causes and its effects that it has on people, as well as the treatments and possible preventives. The history of how long this disorder has been affecting our youth society. “Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered to be a biologically based but heterogeneous disorder connected to a variety of negative outcomes” (Sasser et al., 2016). ADHD can be found in both adults and children, but is…

(Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), and it cannot simply be put into one definition since the disorder is characterized by three subtypes. The first subtype is combined ADHD that is characterized by both inattentiveness and hyperactivity/ impulsiveness. The second subtype, that previously was called ADD is inattentive ADHD that is, impaired attentiveness/concentration. The previous definition for ADD…