ADHD: A Well-Known Learning Disabilities

The first question is what even is ADHD in the first place? It is behavioral problems that are based around three major symptoms. The main symptom that an ADHD sufferer has is that they can’t stay focused on one thing for extended periods of time. They’re easily distracted and have very minimal short term memory. The second main symptom

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder otherwise known as ADHD is a common condition that affects kids and can continue into adulthood. Some of the effects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are problems paying attention, unable to follow directions, and easily bored or frustrated with any tasks. These types of behaviors are generally common in children, but they occur more often than usual and are more severe in children with ADHD. The behaviors that are common with ADHD interfere with a child's ability to function at school and at home when they need to be paying attention. Adults with ADHD have a difficult time with organizational skills, goal setting, time management, and employment. They may also have problems with relationships, self-esteem, and addictions.

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) or ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), a mental illness in which every American thinks they seem to have at times. Many people seem to think they have ‘ADHD brain’ or say they are ‘so ADHD’. ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a mental disorder which is characterized by the DSM-V as impairing one's attention, shifting tasks constantly, and displaying hyperactive behavior (European consensus statement on diagnosis and treatment of Adult ADHD: The European Network Adult ADHD). Although some people seem to think ADHD is just something kids experience nowadays, recent research is showing perhaps ADHD is a product of natural selection, and at one time needed to survive

Families who have children with ADHD often experience much higher anxiety and stress levels. A large number of children, almost half, will exhibit signs of ADHD by the age of four. However, most children are not diagnosed until he or she reaches elementary school. The behaviors that are associated with ADHD in children put them at risk for a host of other problems and complications such as completing their education, alcohol and other drug abuse, and an increased risk for delinquency. There has been much research on ADHD in recent years and many different types of medications and interventions have proven to be quite helpful. With the proper diagnosis and treatment, children with ADHD can learn to cope with the daily demands of the classroom, social situations, family interactions, and life in general.

ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurobiological disorder found most commonly in children around the age of seven. ADHD symptoms are poor attention skills and hyperactivity. The first known ADHD symptoms were found in the "mid 1800s in children with nervous system injuries and diseases. In 1848, a German physician wrote a children's story, 'Fidgety Phil', describing hyperactive behavior." George Frederic Still, (Armas 2001) a British Pediatrician who believed that the children were brain-damaged and described the children as, "aggressive, defiant, lawless, overactive, attention impaired, dishonest and accident-prone this first discovery. He also described them as having a 'defect in moral control'." Since the beginning of ADHD people have been trying to find a cure for the hyperactive symptoms, but maybe the cure was right in front of everyone's eyes all society needs to do is open them. Another statistic included with ADHD is the fact that between 1997-1998 data from the CDCs National Health Interview Survey showed that "one-half of children diagnosed with ADHD have also been identified as having a learning disability." This shows that the children already have disabilities and maybe there is something

Some of my favorite theories on ADHD include "The Explorer Gene", "The nervous system of an ADHD 'ers is different" and "People with ADHD don 't have a shortage of attention." The Explorer Gene helped our prehistoric ancestors out, by constantly thinking about food, shelter, and fire. Cavemen with this gene were thought to have a better chance of survival. An ADHD 'ers central nervous system is somehow wired differently than a neurotypical person, a nerotypical nervous system means that the person has a normal nervous system. In order for a neurotypical person to get something done they have to have at least one of three things, the task has to be important/signifigant, has to have a sense of emergency or urgency, or the task has to have a punishment/reward system. Most people with an ADHD nervous system have a higher IQ than neurotypical people, so people with ADHD use their higher IQs in different ways than normal people, ADHD 'ers sometimes find simple solutions to problems that stumped other neurotypical people. People with ADHD do not have a shortage of attention they pay to much attention to everything causing the hyperfocuses, more commonly showing as hypersensitivity to light, sounds, smells, and touch.

“Previously considered a childhood-only disorder, ADHD is now known to persist into adulthood in many cases, often causing significant impairment in affected individuals” (Clinician Reviews). In young adults ADHD becomes less impacting on everyday life. The over activity of a person will most likely decrease but the

There are many negatives involved in ADHD, but what’s often overlooked, are the positives. One of these positives is the fact that this disorder is very manageable and treatable. We have an extended amount of knowledge from numerous studies that have been done since the disorder was discovered. From these studies we now know that this disorder can affect people in many ways and be a burden on someone if not treated properly.

“Over the course of their lives, a significant amount of adults with either attention disorder experience a greater risk of complications such as behavioral problems (fifty percent), conduct problems and antisocial difficulties (twenty-five to fourty-five percent), learning disabilities (twenty-five to fourty percent), low self-esteem and depression (twenty-five)” (Barkley 1). About five to ten percent will develop more serious disorder such as manic depression or bipolar disorder. “Generally ten to twenty-five percent of the adult population diagnosed with ADD/ADHD will develop the use of tabacco, alcohol or even illegal substances such as marijuana, cocaine, illegal use of prescription drugs and etc” (Barkley 1) Adults with ADD/ADHD can often put relationships at risk, causing a high rate of divorce due to their poor attention and

ADHD, short for—attention deficit hyperactivity is a neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorder in which the individual has real problems with attention control. The condition manifests several symptoms such as attention deficits, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity that is extreme for a normal individual of the same age. Many times the symptoms result in poor academic performance. On the reverse side, these individuals have the ability to “hyper-focus” on other things they find particularly interesting, thus causing them to excel in other areas of life. I believe this condition is widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed for that matter, especially in adults. Some people have a misconception that once a person with ADHD reaches adult hood that they grow out of the disorder, but this is simply not true. Many adults who have the condition have learned so well how to compensate their weaknesses that they are able to go through life for many years, or even their whole lives, without ever receiving treatment or help, leading them to suffer the negative side effects. ADHD awareness will help society to better deal with and accept these individuals, any help those who may not yet realize they are suffering from the condition, to receive life changing assistance.

In my kindergarten classroom I have 17 students at the age of five I have 10 boys and seven girls. I have five students who are above level, 10 students who are right on level and two students who are below level. In this classroom there are also two students who have been diagnosed with ADHD.

Children with ADHD may be hyperactive and unable control their impulses. Or they may have trouble paying attention. These behaviors interfere with school and home life.

ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. ADHD has been a recognized disorder for over 50 years. There are three different types of ADHD. The disorder affects both males and females. ADHD does not affect intellectual ability, individuals with this disorder are just as smart as others.

Since the dawning of television there has been a common saying throughout households, “don’t watch too much television, it’ll rot your brain.” Many researchers and parents love to believe so. However this saying came to be a problem with the topic of ADHD. ADHD is a learning disorder that “make it difficult to stay still, concentrate, and exercise forethought and self-control” (Harvard 3). Sounds annoying to have and live with right? Well what if you add in a research done in 2004 where a study was conducted on how television affects ADHD and then started a heated debate on whether or not ADHD can be caused by too much TV watching. Sounds utterly fantastic, right? Well this is what happened and the argument still goes on today, meanwhile people

“Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition affecting children and adults that is characterized by problems with attention, impulsivity, and overactivity” (CHADD). “It is a neurobiological disorder that affect 3-7 percent of school age children and may be seen as before the age of 7. The current diagnostic label is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, however, in the past several other names have been used, such as brain-damaged, minimal brain dysfunction, hyperkinetic impulsive disorder, and attention deficit disorder (CHADD). ADHD is a controversial disorder. Some understand it to be a true disability, while others believe “good teaching and discipline at home resolve the problems” (Kauffman 2005).