When people are asked to describe a person with ADD or ADHD, they usually think of someone that is always hyperactive and does not pay attention or follow directions/rules, but that is not always the case. There are many people out there that that have ADD or ADHD that are not hyperactive at all, they are the quiet people in the corner that never talks in class unless they absolutely have to. There are two guys named Ethan Chow and Kainoa Adolfo, they both have ADHD and they both take medicine to control their actions. When they don’t take their medicine, Ethan can literally start bouncing off the walls and start to stutter, Kainoa isn’t as bad as Ethan, but he talks a lot more and starts to go off topic more often. People with ADD or ADHD …show more content…
Kids that have ADD/ADHD have a hard time following directions, they are fidgety or just really quiet and does not say anything.(ADD/ADHD in Children) When speaking in public, the speaker is supposed to know just about everything about the topic, have confidence, be able to understand any question thrown at them and have an answer. If the speaker has ADD or ADHD, then the speech will go off topic or the speaker will be really engaged in the speech that they do not pay attention to the audience. Adults have chances that they might have carried some symptoms with them when they were little. If an adult wasn’t diagnosed with ADD/ADHD when they were a child, it doesn’t mean that they cannot get one of the two disorders.(Adult ADD/ADHD). This means that as an adult they do not necessarily grow out of their old habits and this means that they could still have the problems that they had when they were small. As people grow up, they develop habits, some good and some bad, they bad ones like fidgeting and staring off into space are some that can stay with people as they grow …show more content…
One of the medications that people with ADHD can take is a liquid release medicine called Quillivant XR, taken once a day. This medication can have adjusted dosing prescribed by the doctor and has shown significant improve attention and behavior in children but can also by adolescents and adults. (What is Quillivant XR?) This is one of the ways that can help people deal with the disorder and improve other skills that they lack in. In some cases, people have shown barely any emotion while on medication for ADD or ADHD, not necessarily this specific medication, but there are people that are like that on their medication. There is a difference between medication for ADD and ADHD, there is a chart for the different ADHD medications out there on WebMD and the different effects it can have on the people taking it. This would help to the differentiate the different side effects and time how long each of the medications last. This is a great thing to have when a person first gets diagnosed with ADHD because this can help make the best choice for medication for everyone’s
This can be from the medication side-effect or how it react in the child body(CDC.gov).These behavior could cause confusion, like of understanding, and not knowing who they are. The situation can get of hand, if the parents let it go too far without checking it out. The problem needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. Especially, if there is an attitude changes that can be caused from the medication (CDC.gov). ADHD or ADD is found in the family genetics, also. Which plays, an important factor, and cause the medication to react in brain injury, premature infant delivery and with birth weight, after the hidden danger of ADHD medication. These factors, can give the general public a reason not to use these medication that is effecting all ages of children that are related to ADHD or ADD and from the medication that is given to the children for ADHD or ADD (APA.org).
ADHD: it is something you have heard about from friends, doctors, and even news casters. Some insist it is simply all in children’s heads while others claim it is a true disorder harming the world’s children. This leaves everyone with one question; what should you believe and where should you go from here? To begin with, ADHD is a true disorder that does require treatment. It is a mental disorder in which children are often inattentive and impulsive. Ritalin, the current treatment for ADHD, is effective but is harming multitudes of children and must be regulated. On the other hand, behavioral therapy, which is a therapy that focuses on enhancing children’s behavior and lives, is a safe and alternative form of treatment that should be required to take the place of Ritalin through the passing of legislation.
It is estimated that between 3 and 12 percent of the population has to deal with conditions known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). This equals approximately 3 million children in the United States alone. Both of these disorders (ADD and ADHD) exhibit the same traits leading them to be lumped together. Children affected by ADD or ADHD have behavior and emotional problems. Trouble concentrating on simple tasks, a short attention span, failing to give attention to details, and disruptive behavior are a few of the problems resulting from
Children with either ADD or ADHD generally exhibit inattentiveness in school and in social situations; they may act erratically, and often
According to ADDvances (2) there are basically three forms of the disorder. Girls, like Grace, are in the catagory of "daydreamers" with ADD. They sit quietly in class, and parents and teachers somtimes just pass off Grace as being well behaved, introverted, and perhaps a less than average student. A second type of ADD is commonly called "tomboys" with ADD/ADHD. These girls are hyperactive and tend to engage in more physical activities such as sports, exploring, and are always on the run. Unlike most males with ADHD, girls are usually more cooperative at home but are never satisfied with themselves, and they tend to work hard to please others. The third catagory of ADD is referred to as the "Chatty Kathy" syndrome, which is simply a combination of hyperactivity and attention deficit, but not necessarily considered "tomboy." These girls are excited, frequently jump from topic to topic, have such problems as discussing a movie plot, interrupt themselves and others, have a difficult time organizing their thoughts, are overreactive, and often develop a "silly" personality (2). The exact cause of the disorder is unknown. Researcher have noticed defects at the dopamine neurotransmitter sites in ADHD patients. In non-ADHD people, the right cerebral hemisphere is slightly larger than the left, but in the ADHD patient the brain appears
Living with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) can be complex and no two individuals are exactly alike. Symptoms and problems are often unique and may vary in type, number and intensity from person to person. (Akron General) Some indicators suggestive of ADD are: Being easily distracted, forgetting things, procrastination, difficulties making decisions, verbal impulsiveness, expressing thoughts in speech or in writing, having periods of depression or low self esteem, frequently late or rushed, reading comprehension or retention, emotionally sensitive, easily upset, low frustration tolerance, easily bored, impulsive spending, personal or family history of substance abuse, depression or anxiety, strong need to have things their way and a intense need for excitement.
There are various facets of the ailment that lots of people aren 't even conscious of. ADD/ADHD is a neurological problem which impacts the CNS, along with the inspirational system. ADD/ADHD impacts two significant elements of the mind which are linked with all the capability to pay attention along with the capability to modulate motor action. ADD/ADHD is due to a chemical imbalance in the mind. There exists a lack in the brains ' capability to make neuro-transmitters. ADD/ADHD is thought to be hereditary.
The National Institute of Mental Health (2016) describes Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a neurodevelopment disorder that has an effect on someone 's functioning or development. ADHD affects the way someone functions because of the chronic conditions of inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity. However, it is possible that while some people with this neurodevelopment disorder experience both hyperactivity and inattention, that others may only experience one of the behaviors. Although Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD) is not a term used in the medical field anymore, I will still explain the difference. ADD is a type of ADHD that is also a brain disorder that has an effect on someone 's functioning, but without the hyperactivity or impulsivity behaviors (Kinman, 2015). When a student has the symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity associated with ADHD and ADD, then it may cause learning challenges in the classroom that will impact their academic success. Therefore, it is crucial for teachers to know and understand how to identify ADHD in their students, what to do when they suspect that one of their students may have ADHD, and what teaching strategies will be beneficial to that student.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder in which people have trouble focusing. Individuals are generally abnormally hyper and have a hard time keeping still. Along with that they have a tendency to be impulsive and so may at times act on the hyperactivity. For example a college student suffering from it may have a hard
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder that causes children to have problems with paying attention, trouble with following instructions, have impulsive behaviors and become easily distracted. Medications, such as Adderall and Ritalin, are used to treat the symptoms of this disorder by helping the patient to focus and pay attention while also curbing their impulsive behavior and hyperactivity. Side effects of these medications are, but not limited to, anxiety, addiction and in some cases psychosis. Proponents of giving ADHD medication to children argue that ADHD is a real disorder in children and the medication does improve the symptoms of the disorder by a large margin as well as being cost effective.
ADHD Research Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disability in which children consistently show one or more of the following characteristics over a period of time. (1) Inattention, (2) hyperactivity, and (3) impulsivity (Kirst-Ashman, Zastrow 2004). Children who are inattentive have difficulty focusing on any one thing and may get bored with a task after only a few minutes. Children who are hyperactive show high levels of physical activity, almost always seeming to be in motion. Children who are impulsive have difficulty curbing their reactions and don’t do a good job of thinking before they act.
Upon shadowing a fourth grade teacher at Deer Ridge Elementary School, I decided to talk with her about the students in her classroom. Mrs. Riley first set the scene of the school for me by stating that it was in the southwest suburban area of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and this particular school was not hurting for money. She then began to explain the different children in her classroom. There were twenty-eight students from a variety of different backgrounds. There were also two students with ADHD. My first thought was, "What exactly is ADHD?" and, "Would these two children stick out from the rest of the students in the classroom?".
Resistors, capacitors, derivatives, integrals, cell phones, computers, electronics, artworks, concerts, politics, Mitochondrial DNA Replacement Therapy, stem-cell therapy, vaccinations, medications, prescription drugs, and much more. Without the ability to pay attention to something over a specific time period, the human race would not be as accomplished as it is today.
"Hyperactivity with ADD, without treatment, often results in failure, rejection by peers and family turmoil, all of which can lead to developmental delays and psychiatric complications stemming from low self-esteem and frustration" (Jerry M. Weiner, M.D., Pres. Amer. Academy of Ch. & Adol. Psychiatry)
Attention Deficit Disorder otherwise known as ADD is a condition that refers to an individual’s inability to control their own behavior or impulse(McEwan 70). This can begin in early childhood and interfere with children’s ability to do well in school and social situations. These patients also have troubles blocking out noise or other stimuli in order to focus on a task or what is being said. ADD is a chronic problem that can be seen as early as infancy and can extend to adulthood. There are two types of Attention Deficit Disorder. The most common form is Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). The characteristic of this type is hyperactivity, which is seen before the child enters