Hyperactivity

Education is a major need in the lives of children all over the world. Some children aren’t as privileged as others to be able to go to school. There are such laws that state, “In the United States each state is required by its state constitution to provide a school system whereby children may receive an education.”(“Education Law”) There are three main options a guardian has to choose from when choosing an educational system for their child; public schools, private schools and homeschooling.…

A Serious Disorder It is the first day of school at Norton Elementary, and the third grade class is being taught fractions. While sitting in class, Bobby Clay fidgets anxiously in his chair struggling to pay attention to the math instructor. Mrs. Johnson, his teacher, notices this, jots down a note, and continues to do her job. After the lecture, Mrs. Johnson assigns the class to work in groups to practice their fractions. During this time, she calls over her new student, Bobby, to her desk to…

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…

there are many causes and reasons some individuals find it extremely difficult to pay attention. Such causes include, but are not limited to, boredom, neurological problems, and other psychological abnormalities (like ADHD). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is distinguished from other disorders of attention because ADHD involves three noticeable groupings of problems that may manifest together or…

of electronics. We need to train our children to find joy in real life things, not virtual worlds. The fast-paced, exciting world of online games in comparison to the everyday life of a child can make any child antsy and unattentive, leading to hyperactivity. For a child with ADHD, their brains lack enough dopamine and they have to search elsewhere for the “rewarding” sensation. Video games and other computer games provide that sense of reward, hence creating an emotional attachment. The problem…

Behavioral medication is a field of science that applies biomedical science knowledge to prevent, diagnose, and treat disorders that affect the development, behavior, and psychological mindsets of diagnosed individuals in order to improve mental health and reduce major symptoms. This includes anxiety, depression, asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and substance abuse (Behavioral Medicine). However, treatments are expensive and prescribed medications do not work for everyone. In fact, a study in…

Introduction What’s the big deal with inclusion on today? It has become critical at this point not knowing the facts. Instead of hearsay, get the facts. Inclusion is defined as “the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure” (www.merriam-webster.com). All of us want to be a part or just belong, not an outcast. Today’s society makes it hard for students to be with their peers. Labels are hurtful and stick with you for life. In the Voice of “My Friend Ro Vargo”…

improves students’ attitudes about writing as it increases the quality of written compositions, knowledge about writing, amount of time spent planning, and length of written compositions for students with learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), struggling writers without an identified disability, and regularly achieving writers” (Sandmel et al., p. 24, 2009). There are 6 stages of instruction for SRSD which includes “Develop Background Knowledge, Discuss It, Model…

Introductory Information Test name: Woodcock Johnson III Diagnostic Reading Battery Publisher: Richard Woodcock, Nancy Mather, and Frederick A. Schrank, 2004 Purpose of Test: The Woodcock Johnson III measures the skills and abilities required for reading. Construction Methodology The Woodcock Johnson III Diagnostic Reading Battery consists of ten subtests taken from the Woodcock-Johnson Test of Achievement III. The subtests include subtests administered in the standard fashion, with the…

ADHD has been a debated disorder for about 30 years. There is, up to this day, inefficient research that supports biological causes for this disorder. Because the symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which are all common in children, it is reasonably debatable when asking the question, “Is ADHD a real disorder?”. However, similar to other disorders, ADHD is defined by it’s symptoms by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. The debate in these articles goes further than…