Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD which is often referred to as childhood hyperactivity, it 's a severe and chronic disorder for children. It is one of the most prevalent childhood disorders, and affects 3% to 5% of the school-age population. Boys outnumber girls three or more to one. Children with ADHD can experience many behavioral difficulties that often manifest in the form of inattention, being easily distracted, being impulsive, and hyperactivity. As a result, children with ADHD may develop emotional, social, developmental, academic, and family problems because of the frustrations and problems they are constantly experiencing. (Shea)

Understanding the impact of race and gender on the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) begins with knowledge of the disorder and its symptoms. A description of ADHD is given in an article titled Overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Young Children, where it is defined as a complex disorder that can develop in preschool years and continue throughout adulthood (Singh, Yeh, Verma, & Das, 2015, pp. 23-35). However, Singh et al. (2015) discuss how the specifics of what constitutes ADHD has changed each time the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual has been revised, but as of the Fifth Edition, a person has to meet six out of nine symptoms of inattention to be officially diagnosed with ADHD. Although there

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) signifies a major public health problem. Diagnoses continue to rise each year, yet the rates of treated ADHD are declining. There is a lot of controversy about treatments for ADHD today. Helpful treatment options like medications and therapies are receiving negative views with many saying that treatment is not necessary or the negatives outweigh the benefits. Those against treatment cite problems like substance abuse and negative side effects. However, ADHD greatly impacts a person’s life, as well as everyone in that person’s life. Treatments help tremendously, relieving many of the symptoms and improving functioning capabilities. Despite the negativity recently about treatments for ADHD, treatments are necessary.

ADHD is a disorder that affects both adults and children throughout the United States. It is actually one of the most common childhood disorders. I have actually witnessed people with this disorder and was interested on how differently they behave, what kind of treatment they need and how it is diagnosed.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, better known by its acronym as ADHD, is one of the “hot topics” constantly being discussed in today’s psychological field. Interestingly, the debate is on whether or not ADHD is a real mental disorder. The community is divided into two distinct groups. One group believes that ADHD is a real mental disorder and should be treated as such. Others, however, believe that ADHD isn’t a disorder at all, rather it is a ploy driven by the pharmaceutical companies in order to increase sales of stimulants such as Ritalin. Within this group there are also people who believe that ADHD itself is not a disorder, however, it is part of a larger malady, or a result of poor parenting or a sugar-rich diet.

In the previous years, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become more widely accepted as a relatively common disorder in the United States. With that, 8.8% of children were diagnosed in 2011 compared to 7% in 2007 (Pomeroy, 2013). However, as the rise in diagnostics has increased, so has the level of controversy. Many people question whether or not ADHD is overly diagnosed in the adolescent, which leads to an over-prescription of psychological attention and pharmaceuticals. Because of the level of uncertainty between the biological and psychological conditions that cause this neurobehavioral disorder, it is hard to determine fully on whether or not the condition is actually overly diagnosed. However, this paper will discuss how the diagnosis of ADHD is not only overly abundant, but how it may as well be due to the nature of the assessment, the profuse recognition from the public, and the uncertainty behind the disorder itself.

This proposal explores the current research and literature on college students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Findings suggest that college students with ADHD/ADD experience academic and psychological difficulties that put them at a greater risk for earning low grade point averages, being on academic probation, and not graduating from college. These research findings serve as a rationale for implementing a structured skills development’ support group for college students diagnosed with or presenting

Although most children are incredibly active running, playing, jumping and screaming some of these children cannot simply control their actions very easily. These children are mostly identified as having behavioral problems, they have a hard time following rules and staying focused in one subject. Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been identified many years ago, and as the time passed this psychological disorder has evolved. Today ADHD is the most common disorder diagnosed in children in which males are diagnosed more than females. ADHD impacts the psychosocial perspective of a child as well as their conformity to the accepted social behavior.

Seth was a second grader at West Elementary. He constantly got reprimanded by his teachers for not paying attention in class. He could not understand the information given to him during the school day. He thought he was stupid and useless. But he was not. His parents got him tested by a doctor for ADHD. He is one of many kids in the United States who have been recognized as having it. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a major issue in the education of the world today. It impacts children’s and adults’ lives forever affecting their ability to perform well in school, their relationships with their families, and their ability to perform on a job. People must understand what attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is, the causes and symptoms, and the treatment options for ADHD.

Even though students with ADHD presented behaviors that affected their educational achievement, medication was not often sufficient to promote positive outcomes. In ADHD studies it is a well-known fact that medication only did not fully enhance the academic experience of the child, however, utilizing multi-intervention strategies seemed to offer the most beneficial outcomes.

Adam, a white 16-year-old 10th grader, was the focus of the indirect and direct assessments. Adam receives special education services for other health impairments (OHI), specifically Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Adam’s teacher, Mr. B, and Adam both mentioned during the indirect and direct observations that he does not always take his medication for his ADHD. Like many of his peers, Adam seems to enjoy the social aspects of school. Any opportunity to talk with other students is eagerly sought out, and there is a constant desire to use his phone to be connected with others. However, unlike his peers, Adam’s attempts to interact with the students in the class or the teacher are awkward. His lack of inhibition often results in rude or inappropriate comments, and he seems unable to comprehend the verbal and nonverbal cues of his peers indicating they did not want to interact with Adam.

Children may display some or all, but not limited to the symptoms listed above. Developmental problems that may occur can be identified, addressed and often eliminated. (Jaquith, 1996) ADHD is a major public health concern, around 5 million children and adults were diagnosed with the disorder by the end of the 20th century. (National Institutes of Health, 2000)

What do Ryan Gosling, Michael Phelps, and David Blaine all have in common? Their success? Their gender? Their amazing bodies? Although they do share these similarities, they also have another aspect to their lives which impacts them everyday. All three of the celebrities have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a mental disorder which affects millions of people from all ages. It affects the brain and typically includes attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

ADHD is the commonly refered to acronym of a disorder know as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a physical disorder not an emotional disorder. While problems at home, poor parenting or stress at school may affect how symptoms come to be recognized, they are not the cause of ADHD. Symptoms of this disorder include children who display hyperactivity, impulsivity, and or including inattentiveness to an extent that it is not age appropriate. There are three variations of this disorder and the symptoms listed above will vary depending on these variations. ADD is accosiated with ADHD but without the symptom of hyperactivity. A child with ADD will be inattentive and implusive to a degree that is not appropriate. The third variation associated with this disorder is a combination of the two. Children may also display symptoms of both ADHD and ADD which means they will display all of the symptoms listed above. (Ruth D. Nass, 2011)

It’s normal for a child to occasionally forget to do their homework, get fidgety when they lose interest in an activity, or speak out of turn during class time. But inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are all signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a neuro-development disorder and can start as early as three years old throughout adulthood. People with ADHD have trouble focusing on tasks and activities, this can have a negative impact on the individual in different ways. It can make the child feel alone, incompetent, and powerless and those that don’t understand this behavior only intensified their struggle. Family and schools have a major impact on the life of a child suffering with ADHD. Parents who