Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder . Chance Dearman.

First step to understanding this disorder is to understand how it is diagnosed and what criteria is required. There are 18 possible symptoms for ADHD that are divided into two categories, inattentive and hyperactivity/impulsive (Barkley 1997). In order to be diagnosed with ADHD an individual must show at least 6 symptoms in one category for 6 months (Barkley 1997). Depending on what category the symptoms were in the child would also be assigned to a subtype, either: predominantly inattentive or predominantly hyperactive/impulsive; but if the individual met criteria for both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive then the child would be diagnoses with ADHD combined (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 2013). Some of the symptoms that fall under the inattentive subtype are inability to stay focused on tasks (i.e. during lectures, conversations,

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is affecting children and adults at vast numbers. The growing numbers of people affected by Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), made the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognize the importance of educating the public. The CDC discusses the signs and symptoms, different types of ADHD, causes of ADHD, diagnosis process, treatments, and resources with the public. The CDC is a trusted agency. The CDC’s website is credible because the writers use effective appeal to logos, ethos, and pathos to educate their audience.

One of the remarkably renowned mental disorders in the world is ADHD, but despite being infamous, there are still stigmas and myths about it. People often listen to what the general public says than to form their own arguments or research on them. By all means, this will be a problem to all including those who have ADHD.

Despite the fact that ADHD is constantly in the news for one reason or another, there is no consensus on what it

Hyperactivity and impulsivity: Six (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is inconsistent with developmental level and that negatively impacts directly on social and academic/occupational activities.

Some major causal variables that have been identified are categorised as neurological factors, toxic reactions, genetic linkages and environmental factors. However, most of the available evidence found, points to neurological factors, which are imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain, and genetic variables as the primary causes of ADHD. The environmental factors and toxic reactions (such as lead exposure and food additives) are considered very minimal causes of ADHD. The search for causes of ADHD continues. There are many variables which are biological or thought to have an affect on biological functioning.

ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders which can continue on to adulthood. Having attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is so frequent in children that at least one child with it is present in every classroom (Anderson, 2012). Some of the signs that go with ADHD include inattention, impulsivity, and also excessive motor activity resulting in academic and social difficulties. In this paper I will be addressing a little more about ADHD and the causes, I will focus on some symptoms, and lastly list a couple of treatments that are used to help better the disorder.

Although many more chronical illnesses are discussed in the DSM-V, one of the most recurrent ones, especially among children, is Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. ADHD, as it’s commonly known, is among few others, one of the most diagnosed mental disorders in the United States. Moreover, its prevalence is, by a great margin, high among males rather than females, and the usual identification age varies from the time in which children enter preschool to when they reach twelve years’ old (Ronald J. Comer). It is vital that symptoms for such disorder are identified correctly within a short time frame, for ADHD is known for stunting a child’s academic and behavioral development. For a successful ADHD diagnosis, several elements must be present, and prevalent in a child for at least six months. Such include, disorganized thoughts, feelings, or actions, inability to maintain attention, fails to carry out instructions or finish tasks, dislike or avoidance to perform mentally effortful work, excessive talk, constant movement and a recurrent pattern of disobedience, among others. At least six of these symptoms must be shown throughout a continuous period of six months or more in a manner that is maladaptive and beyond that shown by most similarly aged persons.

The development of mental illnesses over the years has expanded greatly. With new technology and new symptoms being found everyday it is hard for some people to believe that some of these mental illnesses actually exist. One mental disorder in particular is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). ADHD is a brain disorder that affects children, teenagers, and adults worldwide and is seen as a disorder that causes inattention and/or hyperactivity which hinders the brain’s function and development. Researchers and Scientists all over the world are constantly studying ADHD and the effects it has on people. But the main argument is whether ADHD is real. Many researchers believe that ADHD does not exist, it is a hoax and doctors are merely

For children sixteen and under, six or more symptoms have to be present in either inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsivity for a minimum of six months proving these actions are disruptive and inappropriate for an individuals developmental level. (Mental Disorders 5th Edition 2013)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder that affects children, adolescents and adults. As the renowned psychiatrists Biederman and Faraone put it, ‘’ADHD is highly prevalent worldwide, is associated with substantial and far-reaching impairments in functionality, and frequently persists into adulthood’’. In other words, Biederman and Faraone assert that ADHD is a widespread problem in every society that starts to manifest in childhood and lingers into adulthood resulting in discernible impairments at multiple levels of functioning. These experts’

The brain is an electrical system that communicates with other subsystems within our brains to get the smallest to the most complex things done and our brains do this constantly. This system operates on low voltage electrical impulses that carry messages from one tiny neuron to another in fractions of a second, these neurons are not physically connected; there are gaps at each point of connection and to get messages from one neuron to another, an electrical message needs to jump the gap (Brown, 2013). So, essentially children with ADHD cannot release these chemicals or they don’t jump the gap fast enough to get transmitted properly. While these factors may make the child's symptoms increase in duration or they may get worse, they are not the root cause. There are multiple possible causes that scientists are constantly researching but it still remains that researchers do not know the cause of ADHD.

There are three types of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. There is the predominately hyperactive-impulsive, predominately inattentive, and a combination of both predominantly hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive. To be classified has having the predominately hyperactive-impulsive type you need to have at least five of the following symptoms: often fidgets or taps of hands and feet, runs around and/or climbs things when not acceptable, difficulty waiting for his or her turn, interrupts or talks over someone else, talks excessively, and being unable to play quietly. To be classified as having the predominately inattentive type you would need to have at least five of the following symptoms: fails to pay close attention to details or makes careless errors, has a hard time staying focused on a task, doesn’t always listen when being spoken to, has a difficult time organizing tasks, and also has difficulty keeping up with belongings. To be classified as having the combined

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder also most commonly known as ADHD is one of the most common disorders among children and young adults. It is not only the most common but is on the rise in the United States over the past decade. Many people turn to the internet to find answers on such a disorder as ADHD. However, one has to be careful in what they read, because some websites are not accurate and have lots of bias towards one thing or another dealing with the subject of ADHD. Everyday Health’s webpage on ADHD is a very informative source and well put together by using authority, coverage and objectivity.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Description. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD for short, is a chronic disorder of the brain which leads people to act in a manner that is impulsive and hyperactive; it also causes people to have difficulties with attention (The National Institute of Mental Health [NIMH], 2016). Some signs and symptoms of ADHD are hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsiveness. These symptoms can affect how a person develops mentally and functions as a person. Not everyone with