ADHD: The Troubles, The Triumphs

ADHD is a very common neurodevelopment disorder of childhood. It is usually diagnosed in late childhood, around the age of seven by the teachers. The symptoms are typical during ages 3-6 and if not treated properly becomes chronic and persists even after entering adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, staying organized and controlling impulsive behaviors. It is very difficult to diagnose and when undiagnosed the children can grow to be mislabeled as trouble makers in their adulthood.

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

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.

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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

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

ADHD is indeed a part of the Western Culture. People are familiar with the term, treatment and some behaviors that ‘shows’ its existence; and since it has become part of the culture itself it is considered as something relatively normal -or at least common. Both sides of the debate agree on the fact that the behaviors called ADHD do exist, but is it a biological disease? A conduct disorder? Or are we as humans trying to narrow our behaviors in the way where anyone who is not as ‘efficient’ as us are considered to be ‘sick’?

Authors: Lawrence Robinson, Melinda Smith, M.A., Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., and Damon Ramsey, MD. Last updated: April 2016.

Semrud-Clikeman, M., Pliszka, S., & Liotti, M. (2008). Executive functioning in children with attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder: Combined type with and without a stimulant medication history. Neuropsychology, 22(3), 329-340. doi:10.1037/0894-4105.22.3.329

ADHD is a troublesome neurodevelopmental disorder that affects thousands of children in the United States. Nonetheless, there is no cure for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. However, great strives have been made in the medical field in the last ten years to better treat this disorder. There are a variety of treatments available, including prescription medications, herbal remedies and behavioral therapy. Information about ADHD is easily available. There are thousands of books, and hundreds of websites offering valuable information on the disorder. Mayo Clinic is a reputable source for current information on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The Mayo Clinic is an organization as well as a hospital. Furthermore on their website they have an extensive listing of ailments, diseases and disorders. The Mayo Clinic provides a quality website that offers in depth, accurate, and a reliable evaluation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

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.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (“ADHD”) is a common childhood disorder that represents developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity and overactivity. It occurs in 3% to 5% of the school age population as stated by (Craighead, Craighead, Kazdin & Mahoney, 1994). Another author (Barkley, 1981) stated that ADHD occurs in at least one child in every classroom. As a result of these statistics, ADHD has become one of the most commonly referred and heavily studied psychological disorders of childhood. Studies show that about 50-60% of children with ADHD in the age range of five to seven years are hostile and defiant. By the

Each child is born differently. Some children have a disorder such as ADHD. This does not make a child differently from others. This can be helped through medicine. It has many different aspects. ADHD means attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

The study titled “Illicit use of Prescription ADHD Medications on College campuses, by DeSantis, Webb, & Noar, (2008) from the Journal of American College Health,” is both quantitative and qualitative in design, because the authors used mass surveys to gather statistics and in-depth interviews to collect personal information.

When I arrived AD was in on the couch sleeping. AD slept until 5:15 PM when I woke up her to AD her 5pm medication. I crushed AD's pills up and placed into ice cream for her to eat. I asked AD if she wanted me to cook her chicken or something else to eat for dinner. AD did not respond and I called On-Call to make sure I was able to feed AD the chicken in the fridge. I boiled the chicken for AD to eat when the chicken was ready, AD refused to eat the chicken at the time. I placed the chicken on the table in the kitchen. I kept reminding AD I boiled chicken and informed her to eat when she was hungry. AD went to sleep on the couch. I woke AD up 5+ times to inform her it was time for her 9pm medication. AD informed me she wanted to take her medication