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    professionals have attempted to address several issues regarding antipsychotic drugs used to treat school-aged children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The distribution of these ADHD medications have steadily increased over the years, which has, on one hand, presented a possible solution to the escalating diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and on the latter, brought into question the ethics and effectiveness of these medications. Health officials, parents, and the

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    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as AD/HD for short, is a medical terminology for those who suffer from a mental disorder that keeps them from paying attention to finish a task without certain assistance. And it is also described as a brain disorder that marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention or hyperactivity impulsivity that is associate with functioning or development (National Institute of Mental Health, 2016). Since this type of disease is considered as a mental disorder

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    People view patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and schizophrenia as incapable of working with others due to their quirks like short attention spans or loss of attention. Mental disorders affect young adults greatly since around that time they need to create friendships and learn to interact with others. A patient with ADHD tends to lose focus during an easy conversation. They might find something else that seems interesting like a turned on television instead of the conversation

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    Is there a correlation between ADHD and diet? ADHD or also known as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a behavioral disorder that can affect both children and adults. It is a condition that involves active substances in the brain which starts off as a mental disorder in children. ADHD affects only certain parts of the brain that allows us to solve issues, control ourselves, and understand the actions of others. Doctors have found that the frontal cortex is much thinner in patients who have

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    Research Question: Because it has been hypothesized that motor impairments in individuals with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could be related to cerebellar deficits, this study aims to determine if individuals diagnosed with ADHD have motor impairments when completing tasks involving the cerebellum. The researchers hypothesized that the cerebellar function will negatively impact the motor performances of adults diagnosed with ADHD, or adults with ADHD-like symptoms, when compared

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    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, otherwise known as ADHD, is a very common brain disorder that is predominantly found in children but can continue through adulthood (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2012). It prevents individuals from focusing their attention, and individuals often have trouble with their conduct due as well (hyperactivityto hyperactivity or , impulsivity). Brain imaging studies have revealed that the brain matures

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    children with ADHD. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral condition that most commonly affects

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    ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER 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

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    I chose to research Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, otherwise known as ADHD, in culture and child development for the following reasons. First, it is important as educators that we understand the difference between restlessness and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children. Secondly, we must be conscious of the origins of ADHD, how to recognize it, the myths and prejudices against it, and know the most appropriate intervention strategies. Educators must also realize that even

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    Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be described as a disorder that affects the central nervous system (CNS). At the current time, the cause of ADHD is still unknown (Mohammadi & Akhondzadeh, 2007). It is considered one of the greatest prevalent chronic health disorders that affect children (ages less than or equal to 17) and rates continue to rise (Mohammadi & Akhondzadeh, 2007). Presently, ADHD has been medically managed by two categories of medications which can be classified

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