ADHD: Real Disabilities

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) seems to be the affliction of this generation of children. It seems more prevalent every year. However, diagnosis criteria for ADHD is so subjective, what qualifies, who qualifies? There is no specific clinical cause for ADHD but it obviously exists. So many questions remain to be answered about ADHD. Are more children really being diagnosed with ADHD annually and is it really on the rise as it appears? Are too many children being wrongly diagnosed with ADHD as an easy way out because of other behavioral problems? And when ADHD is properly diagnosed are we overmedicating our children to make it easier for parents and teachers to cope? How often are other afflictions

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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder has a complicated and interesting history and because of that it is important to understands this disorders implications and comorbidity to better treat and diagnose it. Research done by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that 11% of the US population between the ages of 4-17 are affected with ADHD; that’s 6.4 million children and the prevalence of diagnosis is only increasing (2016). It was generally assumed that ADHD was something children would grow out of but new studies show that approximately 4% of the adult population in the US are still suffering from ADHD or have developed ADHD (Breyer, J. L., Lee, S., Winters, K. C., August, G. J., & Realmuto, G. M. 2014). ADHD is

doctors prior to making the decision of whether or not to medicate their ADHD children. Capaccio, George. ADD and ADHD. Tarrytown,

I remember watching old home videos of me and my sister and observing the contrast of our personalities even though she’s older than me by just one year.I specifically remember in one of those old tapes, my sister being loud,talkative and outgoing rambling about a bumblebee and me sitting in a corner attempting to pull the phone cord out of the wall.It was evident that I was the more shy and quiet sister.Around age five is when my character started to bloom due to my exposer and love of dance.

My entire life I’ve struggled with ADHD. I’m capable of all the work given to me but so many teachers don’t understand how much of a struggle it is for me to focus. It’s not just an excuse for me to be lazy, or get time extensions. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder more well known as ADHD defined by Mayo Clinic as “A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.” So basically people with this condition have a hard time focusing, thinking through decisions, and staying still. This is a real condition that affects thousands of children and adults in the united states. The Center for Disease Control and

After reading the articles Driven to Distraction and Lost in Translation, both from Today’s Parent magazine, I have learned many new things. I learned that it is sometimes not very easy to pick out a child with ADHD, even if it is your own child. It could take years to discover that a child has ADHD. It can be easily detected once the child has entered elementary school. One of the signs of ADHD is falling behind in school, or acting up and not being able to pay attention for long periods of time. This causes frustration for the child, the parents, teachers and the other students in the classroom. It is difficult for parents because they do not want to believe that their child has a disability. It is even harder

Attention Deficit with hyper activity Disorder commonly known as ADHD is classified as a disruptive behavior disorder usually diagnosed in childhood. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavior disorder of childhood. It appears to be more common in boys than it is girls. This Disorder is more common in boys than in girls and approximately five in one hundred children are affected (Busing). There are three subtypes: Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, predominantly inattentive, combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive (most children have the combined type of ADHD)(nimh.nih.gov).The age of onset of ADHD is usually in preschool to early elementary school years.

3. to determine the degree of consistency between the sources and across situations with respect to reports of behaviours associated with ADHD.

Some students have major difficulties in life when faced with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or more commonly referred to as “ADHD” , although if recognized early by noticing symptoms this disorder can be properly treated and contained causing minimal troubles for the victim. ADHD will distinguish itself commonly at an early age. There are exceptions to this with ADHD in adults. Some people can go years without noticing their disorder. These people in particular fall to the devastating effects of this disorder. They do have the power in their

Having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has significantly impacted my life. The ramifications of this learning difference have affected not just my academic life but my personal life as well, and have been a source of some conflict between my parents and I. However, I have made a number of strides towards dealing with this condition, and am proud to say that a number of changes I have made in my life are largely able to offset the negative consequences ADHD can produce.

ADHD is actually known as Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and it is one of the most common childhood disorders. According to the National Instate of Mental Health approximately 11% of children 4-17 years of age (6.4 million) have been diagnosed with ADHD as of 2011. (Services) ADHD is so common that it is a very widely studied illness. No one is quite sure what the causes ADHD are, although there are suggestions that genes play the largest role in causing the illness. Recent studies show that the number of children being diagnosed with ADHD is increasing, but it is unclear why. ((NIMH)) Recognizing ADHD symptoms and seeking help early can lead to better outcomes for both the affected children and their families.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common psychiatric disorder, diagnosed in children with an incidence of 5-10% (Biederman et al., 2002). This disorder is divided into three subtype (inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, combined type) according to the presence of attention deficit and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity (American Psychiatric Association. & American Psychiatric Association. DSM-5 Task Force., 2013). The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-5 ADHD study group emphasized the importance of defining a new subgroup regarding the attention deficit subtype. According to this suggestion, the cases meeting the criteria of attention deficit sub-phenomenon, but having three or fewer manifestations

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.