Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( Adhd )

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly found disorder in children in the United States. Statistics show that the male to female ratio for children with ADHD is eight to one. 4.4 million Children between the ages four to seventeen have diagnosed with ADHD (Cheng Tina L et al.). African American children are at a higher risk for having ADHD. Caucasian children are least likely to have ADHD. 2.5 million children receive medication for ADHD, but African American children are half as likely as Caucasian children to take ADHD medication(Cheng Tina L et al.). If African American children do not take medication for ADHD the child will most likely do drugs, drop out of school, or find it harder to receive a job when they get older. There is not cure for children who have ADHD, but there is medication children can take to decrease their hyperactive and impulsive symptoms. Adderall, Methylin, Concerta, and Focalin are some of the medications given for children who have ADHD. Methylphenidate is the most common medication prescribed by physicians for ADHD. “Methylphenidate takes effects within fifteen minutes of taking it and lasts between four and twelve hours a day.” (Hughes, Katsiyannis, and Ryan). Although medication is out there for the children to take, some of the medication given haves negative side effects. ADHD is not preventable. Parents should not only avoid drinking, smoking, or doing any other type of drugs to prevent ADHD, but also to prevent

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.

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

The purpose of this paper is to discuss one of the most common childhood disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in early child development. Topics to be explored are the epidemiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, lab diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD. Lastly we will discuss nursing interventions as they relate to parents and children with ADHD and review two nursing journal articles related to ADHD treatment.

Attention Deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopment psychiatric disorder which affects the executive functions of the body. For many people suffering from the disorder, they have issues with paying attention to a particular issue for a long period. They also exhibit signs of hyperactivity and impulsiveness which is not in line with an individual’s age (NIH, 2014). The symptoms of the disease normally occur in the children aged between six to twelve and have to persist for approximately six months for a diagnosis to be made. Many school going children that suffer from ADHD develop symptoms such as lack of attention which normally lead to poor performance in their tests and exams. Many people do not know the implications of having ADHD and for some the cases go undetected for a long period (ADHD Health, n.d). There are those individuals that do not suffer from the disease but since the medication enables one to have more concentration on an issue, they abuse the drug for their benefits. Before I was diagnosed with the disease, my parents could not understand my poor performance and I could not understand why it was so hard for me to concentrate in class no matter how hard I tried. The dismal results that I continued to display in school and lack of attention even when I was at home made my parents take me to the hospital for tests that indicated that I suffer from ADHD. For me, I did not quite understand how this happened but I was put on medication that

“Approximately 11% of children 4-17 years of age (6.4 million) have been diagnosed with ADHD as of 2011” (Data and Statistics); this statistic was taken in 2011. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a problem in which a person is unable to focus as well as others. They can have strong impulses that they are not able to handle and they can be hyper as well. There are a variety of types of ADHD and teens who have it may be affected by it in different ways (they may be hyper or inattentive). This is a common problem in teens and children and it has a large impact in school. Teens with ADHD are affected in school through their social and academic lives. Although these teens may be seen as annoying at times for their constant need for

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder that can affect both children and adults. ADHD symptoms in a teenager’s daily life include hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. Over six million American children and young adults have ADHD, thirteen percent are boys, and five percent are girls. Eleven percent of school age children are diagnosed with ADHD every year. ADHD is one of the most common disorders amongst children and young adults. Parents with ADHD have a fifty percent chance of passing it to their new born child. This paper will discuss the symptoms, causes, treatments, and crime among ADHD children and young adults.

Eisenberg & Esser 1997; Moghadm & Fagan, 1994 have stated ADHD has gone through a series of names since it was first documented in 1845 including “restless syndrome,” “minimal brain dysfunction,” and “hyperkinetic reaction disorder.” “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has become the most widely diagnosed psychiatric condition among children in the United States (Glass, 2001).” The CDC’s website digs deep for evidence being presented while gaining emotional appeal for its credibility as a government agency.

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.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder also called (ADHD) is the most common complex behavioral disorder among children, affecting approximately 5% to 10% of the population worldwide (Rosenblum, Frisch, Deutsh- Castel, and Josman, 2015). The earliest age to get your child diagnosed is at age four. Many parents have children that are very active when they are toddler and in preschool, and automatically thing their child has ADHD when actually the child is just acting as a normal toddler and preschooler would. This disorder does affect families and cause a lot of conflict in the home. ADHD includes three subtypes: Primarily inattentive, hyperactive impulsive, and combined (Felt and Biermann, 2014). Primarily Inattentive is

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.

It is commonly seen for children diagnosed to have more than one learning and/or emotional problem. ADHD may be just an addition of these problems. It is important to get a full evaluation from your doctor, and to have a clear understanding before deciding on treatment. There is no cure for ADHD, but there are treatments that can help improve symptoms (White, Emily, M.S., Williamson Smith, Amelia, M.S., Workman, Thomas Ph.D., Spinks-Franklin, Adiaha M.D., M.P.H, Fordis, Michael M.D. , 2011). There are two ways a parent or the individual can go about treating their ADHD symptoms, non pharmaceutical or pharmaceutical treatment. Several types of non-pharmaceutical treatments have been used for children with ADHD. Sometimes the whole family takes part in these treatments. For parents that are unsecure about medicating their

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.

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