The Impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

I have always had a difficult time in school learning has never come easily to me. When I was in elementary school I was really struggling and I started falling behind. All of my teachers were telling my mom that I just didn’t care or I wasn’t trying. It absolutely wasn’t because I didn’t care. I was trying my best but I always came up short I always felt like something was wrong with me. My mom ended up taking me to get tested to see what was really happening. She took me to All Kinds of Minds. We found out that I had a learning Disability as well as severe ADHD. At the time I didn’t understand I just thought I was stupid. As I got older I started to understand that it wasn’t me, it was the way I was being taught, wasn’t the way I needed to be taught. Well, and a little bit be but that part wasn’t as easy to control.

Attention- Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) crosses gender, cultural, and socioeconomic lines, but it does not render adolescents from participating or excelling in the academic process. ADHD disorder has been defined as a neurobiological development disorder of impaired executive functions that significantly affects self-control, behavior, cognition, and learning. (Anthony L. Rostain & J. Russell Ramsay, 2005) According to a study conducted by the American

ADHD came in the form of a valley, on my map. Its all fun and games, until I have to get myself out of the trouble. Having ADHD has effected my ability to take notes, and study for assessments. Most challenging, is using class time effectively,

Stephen Tonti’s “ADHD As A Difference In Cognition, Not A Disorder” focuses on how ADHD affects the mind, specifically Tonti’s. He begins by introducing himself as everything he has ever done from playing sports to playing in the band to acting. His personal stories clearly portray what it is for him and others around the world to live with ADHD. He goes to say that because of the unique way his brain works he was allowed to find his passion and that those who do not have this disorder could quite possibly be unlucky. Tonti talks about how his parents were supportive of the crazy whims he had such as buying an air compressor because it was something he was interested at the time. He explains that having ADHD allows him to have the ability to hyper focus which is a blessing and a curse, he can finish something he finds interesting in no time but if the subject matter is not captivating it can take a long time. He considers himself lucky to have had teachers who were willing to work with him on getting assignments done and understanding when a medication hindering instead of helping him. Tonti wraps up his speech by claiming that a healthier

In the article by Brendan L. Smith gives insight about a generation of adults who were diagnosed with ADHD in their childhood and how finding treatment later on in life has been beneficial to their stressful life. People with ADHD may have trouble paying attention,controlling impulsive behaviors , or be overactive.Throughout the article the main point is that adults who were unable to receive medication throughout the years because ADHD was something that many people either didn 't know about or was misinformed about it. The author suggests that It was something that many psychologist thought could only last during childhood and that once the individual progresses in age it would go away.

I have continued to excel in school, and by the summer before my freshman year, in spite of my doctor’s recommendation, I chose to be taken off of the medication for the ADHD. I was determined to be highly organized and stay focused in my classes. I have learned how to help myself pay attention and stay on task in class. I always take advantage of classroom work time since my ability to focus gets worse by the

Today in the educational system, I think one of the most looked down upon inequalities are students with an attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD. Especially in high school, living with ADHD is extremely challenging because students have a harder time concentrating during class, understanding the material given to them, or even taking tests and doing homework unlike other students. It seems the school system, and even society judges students based on what level they are on. For example if a student has straight A’s in honors classes, that student would get all the praise, while a student who has average or lower grades in regular classes, that student would be ignored, get ridiculed or sometimes considered irrelevant. I myself am not officially diagnosed with ADHD, but I consider myself have a larger amount of inattention, so I have witnessed these types of inequalities in high school before. In Jonathan Kozol’s essay, The Savage Inequalities of Public Education In New York, Kozal explains how a school principal views the students reality, explaining “Sometimes a school principal...looks into the faces of the children in his school and offers a disarming statement that cuts through official ambiguity.” (261). It hurts to know that there are students who cannot focus properly in school, and no one can see it physically happen.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is actually a fairly new disorder. The first known case of ADHD was reported in 1798 by Sir Alexander Crichton. He then published three books on ADHD and other mental illnesses. The disorder became more acknowledged in 1844 due to Heinrich Hoffman, a German physician. He created many children’s books on ADHD, which some are still popular to this day. The disorder was brought more attention in 1902 as Sir George Frederick Still used his research on childhood diseases to create medical textbooks on ADHD. The works these men have attributed have helped find many solutions, drug treatment and lifestyle changes, which are still used today.

Some students have major difficulties in life when faced with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or more commonly referred to as “ADHD” , although if recognized early by noticing symptoms this disorder can be properly treated and contained causing minimal troubles for the victim. ADHD will distinguish itself commonly at an early age. There are exceptions to this with ADHD in adults. Some people can go years without noticing their disorder. These people in particular fall to the devastating effects of this disorder. They do have the power in their

Many characteristics isolate me from the rest of my peers, but my learning disorder has been a burden to my life ever since I was born. While some of my classmates absorb information with simplicity, I sit behind them lost and confused. I have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, more commonly known as ADHD. Although learning is not easy for me, it has given me the ability to find alternative paths to overcome obstacles.

Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), is a neurobehavioral disorder of the brain. Textbooks typically depict an individual with ADHD as one who is inattentive, highly distractible, unable to contain stimuli, disorganized and exhibits excessive motor activity (Townsend & Morgan, 2017, p. 636). It is easy to define a person by their impulsivity; however, it is difficult to try and understand the reasons behind the behavioral patterns that come along with this disorder. Blake Taylor, in his book, ADHD & Me, offers a thoughtful insight into the life of an individual diagnosed with ADHD. Topics he covers are: being distracted, impulsive, disorganized, hyperactive, unpopular, bullied, isolated, misunderstood, blamed, rigid,

Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder, otherwise known as ADHD, is the most common psychiatric condition effecting 9.5% of school-aged children in the United States (intuniv, 2013). If the disorder goes untreated, it will cause more long-term side effects and difficulties for the individual as an adult. Adults who have this condition face several adversities in every day life, such as impulsive behavior, low self-esteem and poor work performance. People are not aware of the complications that come with ADHD in adults. Not knowing the symptoms of the disease can cause people to not be sympathetic when they are interacting with someone with disorder.

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

For a number of years, I have worked with what are considered at-risk and under-served populations. Often times, the students are not “at-grade” level and struggle with academic concepts. Conversely, I work with highly resourced and supported ADHD students as an academic coach. In this role, I collaborate with the student about the strengths of ADHD while also helping them create strategies to cope with the challenges. While working with both seemingly different populations, I realized that they were more alike than different.

I have always struggled with school and following directions as long as I could remember. I was easily distracted, kind of energetic, daydreamed a lot, constantly through temper tantrums, and had trouble focusing. All of these adjectives describe ADHD; I was called “lazy” or “stupid” since my grades were inconsistent--getting terrible grades on tests, exams and school assignments.. I mostly scored C's on my schoolwork, but I would also get F’s, D’s, and A’s and B’s from time to time. Being concerned with my performance in school, my teachers often scheduled appointments with my parents and hoped to think of solutions to help me improve academically.