NLD And ADHD: Intellectual/Learning Disabilities

Fortunately throughout the rest of middle school I worked harder to make sure I didn’t receive a “C” again. The hard work payed off because I didn’t receive another “C”.Seventh through eighth grade I changed my demeanor, I started to actually have to put effort into learning and studying. I started to ask for help from my peers and teachers. This also was the beginning of me having to juggle playing a sport and schoolwork. I added an extra workload on me, in hopes that my grades wouldn’t slip. Playing a sport and keeping my academic grades up showed me that I could do anything I put my mind to.

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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)

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.

Constant confusion, anger, and inability to concentrate like others is what it is like to live with a mental disability, such as Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Commonly known as ADHD, this disease, like many, has stereotypes along with misconceptions that suggest why people are the way they are. This group of individuals are often misunderstood and stereotyped for the way people perceive them. By definition, stereotypes are when people believe unfair things based on a person 's appearance. To counter the idea of the hidden truth found within stereotypes, there are also misconceptions. Misconceptions are based off of false statements, and often times the statements get lost in translation. Some statements may include that a person falls under one category and that they are a certain way, but in all reality the group is nothing how people think they are. As many may ask, stereotypes and misconceptions are formed to categorize social groups. By doing so, this allows one to explore the cognitive side of the brain and categorize as best to knowledge. By categorizing the ones who suffer from ADHD many are being told that this issue is only a mental one, in a way that objectifies not only that individual, but all who have this mental disorder.

Matt is a 38 year old, white male who has a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), has limited cognitive abilities, and a lower than average IQ. Matt has been living with his sister and brother in law for three years since their parents, who originally cared for him, passed away. Although he lives with his family members, they are not overly invested in his outside activities and do not spend a lot of time with him. Along with his diagnosis and low cognitive abilities, he has also been struggling with alcoholism and cannabis use. He has been receiving outpatient services to deal with these struggles in order to help him diminish the use of these items.

Society demands more from a person than it has ever before. Day by day, people move at a lightning pace to keep themselves afloat in a never ending sea of tasks and goals. For individuals with ADD, managing to keep their own personal boat on course is difficult. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a condition where a person may have trouble focusing, sitting still, or performing day to day executive functions. To those affected, everything is interesting and prioritizing objectives become an afterthought. Several kids are placed on medications in order to combat distraction. While there is no known definite cause of ADD, there has been significant increase in people diagnosed

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) would be a very interesting area of research. I find this topic interesting because there are so many people that still believe that ADHD is a made up disorder and that the real problem is a lack of good parenting skills. I have several people in my life that are affected by ADHD. I have found that despite copious amounts of research into effective treatments, it is still difficult to find a healthcare provider with accurate information on the subject. The problem with misinformation is also common in school teachers who are in a position to recognize the problem in their students before the parents. In the research study conducted by Sciutto et al (2015), researchers found that several misconceptions were common throughout the world about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of ADHD. Misconceptions about symptoms or causes can lead to a reduction in recognition and diagnosis of the disorder. Without a diagnosis, it is unlikely that treatment would be sought. Misconceptions about treatments can delay or prevent proper treatment. Lack of treatment could lead to an increase in anxiety and depression symptoms in both the child and the parent. Comorbid symptoms of depression and anxiety are very common for people diagnosed with ADHD (nimh.nih.gov).

Michael Phelps has a condition called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or otherwise known as ADHD. Michael is one of the many people who have been diagnosed with this disorder. He has become a spokesperson to talk about the disorder and ways to find treatments that work for the individual. Medication isn’t the only treatment for this disorder. There are many natural treatments such as playing in sports. This disorder not only affects the person, but everyone around the person. Many people are diagnosed at a young age, so family is very helpful when working to find a treatment.

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.

Here we have a mother with a 3 year old son, they were observed being very antagonistic toward each other, the mother states her son has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The mother was ask what physician had he seen to give her that diagnosis, the mother replied he saw no one, I just know he has it. Her son was then taken to speak with the counselor where during play therapy, he showed no signs of hostility, however after the session with his mother the behavior returned. Again the mother is demanding medication to help with her sons behavior.

In beginning my research on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) there was many questions I had in my head because my nine year old son was diagnosed with ADHD late last year. Even then I didn’t get a real answer to what ADHD was, how long it has been around, what are the causes, the symptoms, how do they diagnose it, what are all the treatments, what are the side effects of the medications and last but not least what can I do to help my child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Since none of my questions were ever addressed fully I decided to do some research myself so I can better understand Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and how I can help my son.

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

ADHD is a developmental impairment of the brain. Our brain system is able to manage getting motivated, organized, and staying focused on what needs to be attended to; completing a tasks; able to process and outputting information efficiently; managing emotions; maintaing long and short term memory; and managing to control the excessive impulses. Children with ADHD have problems with these simple mind setting

The worldwide phenomenon known as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, has a prevalence rate of between 5.29% and 7.1% of people (Shire, 2016). The vast majority of ADHD cases occur within developed countries, such as USA and UK, where approximately 3 children in every class have the diagnosis (Green et al, 2004). ADHD is not confined to a specific age or gender, however it primarily presents within boys around aged 7. The characteristics of ADHD result in behavioral issues surrounding inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness, including fidgeting, lack of concentration, impatience and interrupting conversations (NHS Choices, 2014). Left untreated these negative behaviours lead to difficulties interacting and establishing relationships, and engaging appropriately at schooling. This is problematic for the child as they tend to be marginalised and targeted for differential treatment because they frequently are deemed a ‘problem’ This then results in exclusion which leaves the child feeling isolated and suffering with low self-esteem. It is often the case that these experiences not only potentially hinder the child’s education and development, but develops into significant societal concerns. Research demonstrates damage to a child’s well-being has vast cost implications as it increases the likelihood of anti-social behaviours, unemployment and health issues (Bilow, ).