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    said to be ADHD because they are just hyperactive. The level of hyperactivity or impulsivity must be appropriately measured by psychologist over years of the children experiencing symptoms to be able to true diagnosis. The proper diagnosis can affect the child’s schooling and life after school as an adult with work skills. It is most often treated using Psychostimulants. This paper will cover what attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is, the causes and effects it has on people, as

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    Introduction: Definition: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a “persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequently displayed and more severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development”. (1) Excessively hyperactive, inattentive and disruptive children have been described in literature since the nineteenth century. (2) Despite this, ADHD has only been recognised as a mental health condition since the 1960s,

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    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood disorder that can continue through adolescence and adulthood. ADHD is characterized by difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, impulsive behaviors and hyperactivity. The symptoms of ADHD are grouped in three categories: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Symptoms of inattention present as being easily distracted, missing details, forgetfulness, frequently going from one activity

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    one of the most common childhood disorders. I have actually witnessed people with this disorder and was interested on how differently they behave, what kind of treatment they need and how it is diagnosed. ADHD, also known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common childhood disorders that can carry on through adolescence and adulthood (Thomas Insel, 2013). In 2011, 11% of children were diagnosed with ADHD in the United States and has increased every year by 3% from 1997

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    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (or ADHD/ADD.) While much is known about these disorders and how they affect the education of children, there are only a few known methods that consistently help an affected child focus and target in on what they need to learn. Medication for children With Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder must be used as an aid to help the affected child to focus and comprehend information being presented to them. Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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    Abstract This paper will focus on what is commonly known as Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a complex disorder that can affect people of any age, gender or ethnicity. This disorder impacts so many people that new studies are being done quite frequently. Because of this, it can be very difficult for mental health professionals to remain current with the most recent findings and know how best to respond to patient’s questions and apprehensions regarding the disorder and subsequent

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    most of the characteristics of ADHD when making a diagnosis. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a real disorder , a real problem and can also be a real obstacle. Most commonly diagnosed in children, It consists of problems with attention span, impulse control, and activity level. In order for a child to be diagnosed with ADHD, they must display at least six symptoms of inattentiveness or hyperactivity and impulsiveness. They must have been displaying theses symptoms for at least six

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    ADHD can affect a Child’s Success in School Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has three primary symptoms of: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Children with ADHD have difficulties in everyday life, whether it be in school or at home. They tend to be misunderstood by others. Children with ADHD have a much more difficult time learning than traditional students. Children with ADHD struggle to be successful in school. In most schools, the environment is not designed to meet

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    ADHD in teenagers Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder that can affect both children and adults. ADHD symptoms in a teenager’s daily life include hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. Over six million American children and young adults have ADHD, thirteen percent are boys, and five percent are girls. Eleven percent of school age children are diagnosed with ADHD every year. ADHD is one of the most common disorders amongst children and young adults. Parents

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    Attention Deficiency Hyperactivity Disorder Introduction Attention deficiency hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a brain-based genetic syndrome, which includes a lot of behavioral symptoms such as hyperactivity, problems with concentration and memorizing and impulsiveness and etc. A person with ADHD has a problem with regulation of some brain behavioral functions, which in common are called “executive functioning skills”. Nowadays ADHD is the most common behavioral syndrome in the UK. The exact figure

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