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    single one of us has had some difficulty sitting still, paying attention and even controlling impulsive behavior once or twice in our life. For some people, however, the problems that occur slim to none in our life occurs in the lives of theirs every day and interfere with every aspect of their life inclusive of home, academic, social and work. . The interaction of core ADHD symptoms with co-morbid problems and neuropsychological deficits suggests that individuals with ADHD are likely to experience

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    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may also be known as “ADHD,” is one of the most common neuro developmental disorders in today's society. Although it is usually first diagnosed in early childhood, often will last throughout adulthood. ADHD is a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattentive and impulsive hyperactivity that interferes with the functioning and development of ones everyday life. To be diagnosed requires a set of comprehensive evaluations, done by a licensed clinician

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    Children who have extreme levels of attention deficits of hyperactivity have been proven by investigators to bear out the validity of this disease for centuries. Yet only since the children have been identified with this particular syndrome, where they adopt behaviors that are not expected, have emerged questions about it. According to Kewley on his book Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an internationally recognized medical condition of

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    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Crystal Sluss Psychology 231 March 7, 2015   Abstract Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a developmental disorder. ADHD is a difficult obstacle to overcome, but is not impossible. Many people are diagnosed with this disorder every day. It affects more than three percent of American children. Common symptoms include Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity. The causes are not completely clear, there have many things that have been linked to

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    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

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    INTRODUCTION: Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder has become increasingly prevalent in the United States. According to Huang and Tsai (2011), the prevalence of ADHD has increased 50% during the last decade. Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been characterized by unable to sustained attention for longer periods of time, inability to regulate activity level to situational demands, and poor impulse control. There are a variety of treatments for Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder

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    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

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    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Lots of people hear the acronym ADHD, but they have not heard about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The extreme behind ADHD is so much more than what the outsider looking in can see. ADHD is a disability that not only affects the diagnosed patient; it also affects every single person who comes in contact with them. Many studies have been done on the diagnosis of an ADHD patient, the behaviors of the patient, as well as the available treatments that

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    in diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children since the 21st century. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the increase has been seen as a difference from, “7.8% in 2003 to 9.5% in 2007 and to 11.0% in 2011” (p. 4). Many questions arise concerning why the numbers are on the rise, especially when boys are 7.6 percent more likely than girls to receive the diagnosis of ADHD. When should the line be drawn between a disorder, and hyperactivity that comes with

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    Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, (AD/HD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by impaired levels of inattention, disorganization, and hyperactivity- impulsivity. ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, while ADD stands for attention deficit disorder. ADHD is classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual under neurodevelopmental disorders. (DSM-5). ADHD has been on the rise in the United States of America. Not only has

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