...ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders, the American Health Institute states “Approximately 3-7% of school-aged children have the disorder. Larger cities may have rates as high as 10-15%. About 4 million children are affected nation wide. “ The earliest your child can get tested is 3 years old, so if you see any symptoms in your child your child should be tested because they may have adhd. Psych Central states “ About 20 to 30 percent of children with ADHD also have a learning disability (LD). This is a problem that is unexpected given the child’s general intelligence In preschool children, this often appears as a difficulty understanding certain sounds or words and/or difficulty in expressing oneself in words. In school age...
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...Running head: ADULT ADHD Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Theresa D. Tolbert PSY 692 Dr. David Hodges September 19, 2012 After reading about the increase in diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, I wondered how ADHD affects lives of adults who have the disorder but have never received any treatment? I also wonder how ADHD affects adult relationships? This topic was of interest because I believe my sister has ADHD. She is a very bright and caring woman but she just cannot seem to get or keep her life on track. The diagnosis of ADD and ADHD is running rampant. The known signs and symptoms of ADHD can be easily spotted in children but have also been notice in adults. It is not often one hears adults admitting to having ADHD or even claim to have had it in the past. Nadeau stated in an article that ADHD still remains under and misdiagnosed in adults. Many adults are diagnosed with anxiety and depression when ADHD is the actual underlying factor (2005). ADHD involves the inability to concentrate and designate attention to particular tasks or activities when they are not entertaining or enjoyable. For adults, these activities can include planning projects, studying, paying bills, and listening to lectures (Ramsay & Rostain, 2008). ADHD is a chemical imbalance in the management systems portion of the brain. The diagnosis of adult ADHD did not become wide spread until the mid nineteen-nineties. Even now the percentage of adults diagnosed...
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...MENTAL ILNESS (ADHD) Terricka Atkins HCA/240 NOVEMBER 17, 2013 BRUCE GOULD ADHD was recognize as ADD and eventually as ADHD. A pediatrician in 1902, describe a group of as children as disobedient, emotional, and uninhibited. He said their actions were based on biology. He also believed that some of the children had other family members with the same disorder. Early theories were that these children were the victims of poor parenting, and more discipline was the best treatment. Years later ADHD was recognized as a mental disorder. According to ncbi,“ Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a problem of not being able to focus, being overactive, not being able control behavior, or a combination of these. For these problems to be diagnosed as ADHD, they must be out of the normal range for a person's age and development.” ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and into adulthood. ADHD is diagnosed much more often in boys than in girls. “It is not clear what causes ADHD. A combination of genes and environmental factors likely plays a role in the development of the condition. Imaging studies suggest that the brains of children with ADHD are different from those of children without ADHD.” There are many myths that are connected to ADHD. The myths that are mostly told is that ADHD is caused from poor parenting and ADHD affects school performance. ADHD is not caused by anything parents do, although symptoms can be exacerbated...
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...Is it Anxiety or ADHD? Are you feeling anxious or sad? Were you diagnosed with anxiety disorder or depression? Many people are seeking help for symptoms such as, sadness, restlessness, mood changes, low energy, insomnia, trouble waking, emotional, forgetful, and even job or relationship problems. The above symptoms can be caused by many psychiatric disorders. Many physicians are diagnosing these people with depression or anxiety and throwing them anti-depressants and sending them on their way. What if the medication does not work? I want to make sure nobody goes years and years like I did trying every anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medication out there with no relief. They may very well have those disorders, but is there an underlying cause? What if the root cause is ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? My essay is on ADHD and how it is being overlooked and going undiagnosed/misdiagnosed in most adults. I am also exploring the questions, is it Anxiety or ADHD? What came first? The ADHD or the Anxiety? Did the ADHD cause the other disorders? What can be done to inform people about ADHD and that it is not just a childhood disorder? The sources I chose to do my research were from ADHD websites that do lots of research on the subject and also from a very informative booklet from an ADHD class my psychologist took. There was so much great information from these sources that it was very difficult for me to choose what to include in this essay. I gathered lots of facts...
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...There is no cure for ADHD, hyper, wild, and daydreaming through their daily life. While there is no cure yet found for ADHD, there is a way to suppress it, this is possible with ADHD medications. While it is proven that medication can increasingly suppress many symptoms of ADHD or ADD, some do not believe it is healthy, and some say that there are other ways that can help just as well as the medication. I believe the best treatment for ADHD is the medication. There are studies showing that ADHD stimulants or other medications will help control people who have ADHD. While this is true, many people believe that an alternative with no medication can work just as well. People who choose an alternative route usually use exercise to subdue the ADHD. Exercise is used to increase a person’s focus and attention. Many people do choose exercise, but there are many other alternatives other than just exercise. Therapy is a good way to help people’s way of life. People with ADHD can attend therapy to find skills they can use in their day to day life, skills such as keeping your attention, controlling hyperactivity, increasing your focus, and decreasing academic struggles. Alternatives are a great way to contain ADHD side effects, but doctors say that...
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...condition that can affect children and adults. ADHD in children can cause trouble with focus, patience, and over activity. ADHD is the most common childhood disorder and usually appear early in life often between the ages of 3 and 6. Children that are diagnosed with ADHD usually have problems at home, school and in their social life. ADHD symptoms fall into three categories: inattentive, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The American Academy of Pediatrics has guidelines to help diagnose ADHD. The child’s pediatrician may suggest a combination of medication and behavioral therapy as part of a total treatment. Education of the child’s family is an essential component of any treatment plan, which includes special education programs, psychological intervention and drug treatment. Diagnoses, treatment, keeping track of progress are the three phases of managing ADHD. Studies show that long-term treatment with a combination of medication and behavioral therapy is far superior to just medication treatment. ADHD has nothing to do with intelligence or talent. Many children with ADHD are intellectually or artistically gifted. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a chronic condition that can affect children and adults in so many different ways. Children with ADHD may have some problems with focus, patience and over activity, but many children with ADHD can be successful in school and in life. Although no one knows...
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...OUR CHILDREN AND ADHD AMANDA WENTZEL COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Abstract ADHD also known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a condition that is near to my heart. My 15 year old daughter was diagnosed with ADHD at age 6. We have struggled with this since day one. I have researched ADHD, the protocol for diagnosing ADHD, coping with ADHD and of course treatment methods for ADHD. It has came to my attention that ADHD is becoming diagnosed more frequently and that children are sometimes misdiagnosed with ADHD and subsequently treated for the condition and it may be unnecessary. ADHD is becoming common yet the diagnosing method is pretty vague and the medications for this are sometimes harmful if not needed. There are other forms of treatments and there are also coping skills and lifestyle changes that can be beneficial for those who have ADHD and their families. I researched some of these other methods and the facts on ADHD. I have found some interesting information that I hope will help others that deal with this diagnosis. This paper states actual facts and it is my intention to help others understand ADHD and know the facts surrounding the diagnosis and treatments. People are becoming more and more familiar with ADHD and it seems to be being diagnosed more frequently. First things first, what is ADHD? ADHD is abbreviated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is diagnosed by symptoms. One of those...
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...ADHD Patients and Criminal Activity American Military University CMRJ303 Criminology January 15, 2013 Abstract Utilizing the research of Gudjonsson, Sigurdsson, Newton and Einarsson (2008), NIMH, (2008), Fletcher & Wolfe (2012), Babinski, Hartsouch, Lambert (1999), Jill and Page (2005) and Belluck (2012) this paper reflects the understanding of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and how it can be a contributing factor to crime. Keywords: ADHD, crime, criminal behavior, treatments, Crimes That Involve ADHD Patients Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is generally displayed through behavioral inhibitions. ADHD is an ever-growing problem within the United States and across the globe. Often time’s people don’t understand ADHD and how such a disorder can lead to criminal activity. Through understanding how ADHD consumes a persons life will demonstrate how this disorder plays a role in the minds of those that have committed crimes. ADHD is most often discovered in children and can continue into adolescence and adulthood. The main symptoms include difficulty maintaining a focused mindset and paying attention to specific tasks. Behavioral issues are often affected due to the difficulty controlling ones behavior. All these symptoms are then topped off with hyperactivity, or being over-active (NIMH, 2008). There are three known subtypes to ADHD. The subtypes are referred to as the following: Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive...
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...How is ADHD Diagnosed? Background When ADHD was first discovered, the language used to describe the symptoms of one with ADHD was somewhat judgmental. George Still was one of these people to describe ADHD in a potentially offensive way. According to (Chandler, 2010): “George Still described 43 children who had a ‘moral defect in control.’ He continued with a rich description of over-activity, aggression, little inhibitory volition (impulsivity), and passion, but also resistance to punishment—a familiar set of behaviors to those who look after a youngster with ADHD” (p. 34). Still’s identification of ADHD descriptions was only the beginning of understanding ADHD in the medical community. Further research discovered that the brain was the...
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...ADHD misdiagnosis a trend in commentary ADHD has become your dime a dozen catch all diagnosis in adolescence Understandably of course it's a money making machine between the cost of therapy, medications, and depending on the medication weekly to monthly blood draws. There's lots of money to be made off of people diagnosed with ADHD. More than that though, is that it's become sort of a trend. “Few topics have generated as much public concern as the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, outpatient visits for ADHD jumped from 1.6 million to 4.2 million per year from 1990 to 1993” (ADHD—Overcoming the Specter of Overdiagnosis. (2002). ADHD has become sort of a cat shot in terms of adolescent miss behavior. Many parents simply think that their child's not bad they just have a medical problem that has to be the reason. After a short drive to the doctor’s office and quick discussion with Dr. Don about how little Billy can never sit still long enough to do his homework and never listens to his parents when they talk to him. They walk out of the office with a giant ADHD labeled Band-Aid that they can slap over their child and all is well. However this isn't the biggest problem in the misdiagnosed use of ADHD. That’s not to say that ADHD isn’t an actual large scale problem. “Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is among the most prevalent disorders of childhood and adolescence...
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...Running head: ADHD AND HOW IT RELATES TO FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS 1 ADHD AND HOW IT RELATES TO FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS 8 ADHD and How It Relates to Families and Schools Hayleigh Weldin California State University, Bakersfield Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most predominant childhood disorders and it is a community and family health problem that can result in meaningful psychiatric, social, family, and academic problems if not treated (Ercan, Ercan, Atilgan, Basay, Uysal, Berrin, & Ardic, 2015). ADHD, affects approximately five percent of school children worldwide and usually presents itself in early childhood (Prasad, Brogan, Mulvaney, Grainge, Stanton, & Sayal, 2013). Children with ADHD display...
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...Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most common disorders diagnosed among children. This research paper will discuss causes, symptoms, recent studies, and treatment for ADHD and how to manage it. The main problem that most people have about the disorder is their lack of awareness, and education. ADHD is the grouping of many symptoms and causes many children, as well as adults, to struggle in areas of school, work, and in their personal lives. Finding these symptoms based on these causes is vital in finding out whether or not a child has ADHD. The handling of a child with this disorder can affect him/her in the moment as well as down the road. Patience is a key factor in being able to raise a child with ADHD along with support, concern, and adaption. This paper will talk about the different treatment types and different positive reinforcements needed to help the child adapt to ADHD, and fit in with their peers. With improved education, awareness and ability to maintain Attention Deficit/ Hyperactive disorder, the easier it will be to help get children and adults through the disorder’s constraints and allow them to have a normal life. Everyone remembers the one child in class that is constantly acting out and never stops talking but what most people do not understand is why. ADHD affects many children around the world. This disorder is defined as an attentional disorder involving distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior that often leads to academic...
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...ADHD Angie Peterson HCA/240 June 28, 2015 Sherrie Sheets ADHD Introduction Today the addressed topic is going to be ADHD, (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) that is a disorder very common today. This disorder can effect children and even adults. The areas that will be gone over are the history or background to the disorder as well as any past and current treatments that are available. All symptoms and signs that are diagnosed for this type of disorder will be given here, so that anyone than may need help with a loved one they think suffer from this can read and make an assumption as to if this person may need help in their health. The ways that this is diagnosed including any tests will be given as well. The public needs the correct information of diagnosis and treatment that once was and what is now being done so that any treatment can be successful for the one that may be suffering from this disorder. Sir Alexander Crichton, a Scottish physician, gave the first example of the disorder in 1798. He studied at the University of Leiden and earned his M.D. He became extremely interested in mental illnesses after studying and observing insanity in patients. His medical tour started in Paris, then moved to Stuttgart, and finally ended in Vienna. He claims this illness is borderline insanity and it could be caused by nervous disorders. (US National Library of Medicine) You could be born with this mental illness and eventually possibly grow out of it by adult hood but...
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...ADHD Have you ever noticed that some people have difficulty sitting still, paying attention or controlling impulsive behavior? Sure we all have, we are even victims of these acts ourselves. What if it became so pervasive and persistent that it interferes with your daily life, including home, social, academic, and work settings? Then you would be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or also known as ADHD. You shouldn’t be alarmed or afraid; between 3% and 5% of the population in this country are affected by ADHD. Besides in this medically advanced society you can always be told what your disorder is, how to Diagnosis the problem, and how to get treated. Once you have information you are in control. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurobiological disability. This disability has three major sub types; ADHD primarily inattentive type, ADHD primarily hyperactive/impulsive type, and ADHD combined type. “ children most likely represent a continuum of attention and activity / impulsivity problems”(Semrud-Clekeman, Nielsen, Clinton, Sylvester, Parle, and Connor, 1999, p. 587) ADHD primarily inattentive type also known as ADHD-I is when a person fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes, has difficulty sustaining attention, does not appear to listen, struggles to follow through, has difficulty with organization, avoids or dislikes tasks requiring sustained mental effort, is easily distracted and is forgetful in daily activities...
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...2015 ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVE DISORDER 2 Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a biological disorder that makes it hard for many children as well as adults to sit still for short as well; as long periods of time. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the key behaviors to ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder has three subtypes. One subtype is Predominately Hyperactive-Impulse whereas most (six or more) of the symptoms are in the hyperactive impulsivity categories. Fewer than six symptoms of inattention are present although; inattention may still be present to some degree. Predominately Inattentive is the second subtype. The majority of the symptoms are in the inattention category and fewer than six symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity may still be present to some degree. Children with this subtype are less likely to act out or have difficulties getting along with other children. This child may be overlooked by teachers, and parents and go unnoticed as having ADHD. The third subtype is Combined Hyperactive-Impulsive and Inattentive. Six or more symptoms of inattention and six or more symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity are present. Most children have the combined type of ADHD. There was a time when ADHD was called Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) but, the proper and preferred term is...
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