...Writing Sample Donna Ford’s, “Don’t Rush to Saddle Children with the A.D.H.D. Label” discusses the overdiagnosis of A.D.H.D. in children. Ford believes that pushing children, who only seem to fit the criteria, to take medication leads to misdiagnosis and overmedication in our society. Ford argues that the current A.D.H.D. evaluations create misdiagnosed kids because of their subjective, superficial nature, lack of comparison, and by not taking the inflexible school system into consideration. Ford describes the three factors that make the existing system flawed. The first claim is that evaluations for A.D.H.D. are subjective and therefore limited, “The first is the subjective and limited nature of the evaluations used to diagnose an...
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...Running Head: THE EFFECTS OF A.D.H.D MEDICATION. 1 The Long Term and Short Term Effects Of A.D.H.D Medication. James Sullivan Palomar College CHDV 100 T, TH 9:00-10:50am Abstract This research paper is looking at two articles I looked up online about the long and short term effects of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (A.D.H.D). Both articles have the same data and results. Robinson, Smith and Segal (2011) give good detail and outline various side-effects of several medications as well as many long and short term health Effects. Weathers (2012) also gives various details about side effects and more on long and short term effects. The Long Term and Short Term Effects Of A.D.H.D Medication. There is a lot of controversy about ADHD medications about the possible health risks with using certain stimulants such as Ritalin, Adderall and Dexedrine. Robinson, Smith and Segal (2011) research shows that these medications can have negative effects on brain development, heart problems, psychiatric problems, and a potential for abuse. In this paper I will be discussing these issues in depth. Weathers (2012) also states in their research that certain medications can lead to unhealthy heart problems, height problems, facial tics and high blood pressure. This paper will discus the research of Robinson et al.’s on the health effects as well as the research of Weathers. So the questions...
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...practically, everyone. At the age of seven I was diagnosed with a condition called Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. More commonly, known as “A.D.D.” and “A.D.H.D.”. Without getting into too much detail about what it is exactly, I will simply state that it’s a condition that effects ones ability to concentrate on one thing at a time. So, with that in mind, you could only imagine what it must be like to write an essay. When I sit down to write an essay, or even read a book, it seems as though it is taking forever, causing me to lose any intrest I may have had. It’s not that someone with A.D.D. / A.D.H.D. can’t learn how to become an excellent reader or writer, it just takes a lot more time and patience to get to that level. Now, for one of my main reasons for not being all that enthusiastic about my experiences with reading and writing. My confidence or lack there of for that matter has, always hindered my ability to pursue anything pertaining to writing or reading. For example, when I sit down to write anything, I find it extremely difficult to do so. I never know how to put on paper exactly what it is I’m trying to convay. It’s as though I know just what I want to say, but I can’t for the life of me, seem to get it to the paper. If it does make it to the paper it never sound the way I thought it sounded in my head. I realize that in...
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...more. One of the functions that intrigues me the most is brain function. I want to be able to understand why and how it functions the way that it does. I want to understand how one’s mind is different from the other. I want to understand how siblings who have the same biological parents. Can show signs of different mental and behavioral functions. How one child can show signs of anger and shyness? While the other one shows signs of A.D.H.D and mood swings. How can children be so opposite, but yet be so much alike. What intrigues them about each other? How can their social behavior be so different? Like one would show signs of aggression, and one show signs of shyness. I want to learn more about social behavior and what makes it stand out. I want to learn more about what causes aggression, altruism, scapegoating, and so much more. I want to understand how one is selfish, and why they choose to be. I want to understand how one’s emotions so easily change. One minute they can be happy, and the next crying. I want to understand what cause this. The main reason why a college education is important to me, and the course I chose to take. Is that I...
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...Rhetorical analysis is the ability to read an article and determine whether it was written to persuade, inform or entertain an audience and sometimes they were written to do all three. Sometimes essays and articles are written in response to another article. Usually a popular text is written based off of an academic text and sometimes the transition from academic to popular text can cause the information that is in the academic text to be miscommunicated. However, this is not the case in Alan Schwarz’s article that was published in the New York Times titled, “Thousands of Toddlers Are Medicated for A.D.H.D., Report Finds, Raising Worries” which reports on a study done by Susanna N. Visser and it was published through the Center For Disease Control. Although they are both two very different types of writing they both include the same information regarding the amount of kids that are diagnosed and medicated for A.D.H. In Schwarz’s article he is able to summarize the academic article as well as provide his own insight, analysis and criticism about the issue. Schwarz is able to do so by summarizing information in the academic article and “dumb down” the scientific jargon in the CDC report therefore making it easier for a vast audience to comprehend and be interested in the article. According to Martin Robbins article, “Why I spoofed Scientific Journalism, and How to Fix It,” regarding the issue of scientific journalism he states that one of the hardest things to do is do more than...
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...opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging State academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.” This law was instituted to increase accountability in public educators for the individualized education of every student in the public school system. In theory, it eliminates the ability to simply push students forward from grade to grade without evidence that they can perform at grade level. It brought with it the death of what we had previously come to know as “social promotion.” Quickly on the heels of N.C.L.B. came the I.D.E.A. (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) of 2004, which affirms the guiles of N.C.L.B. while taking accountability a bit further. I.D.E.A. states that “all students (including those with disabilities) must have access to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment” (Wright, 2004). The “least restrictive environment,” as defined by legislators, has become what is now known as “inclusion education” and the birth of the “inclusion” classroom. Prior to the passing and implementation of I.D.E.A. 2004, students with disabilities were placed in self-contained Special Education classrooms, where they were taught a very modified curriculum without specific achievement goals or accountability for their learning. It seems that the “inclusion model”, if implemented as it was originally designed, can be highly effective in meeting students’...
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...help with the disorder and how if treatment is received you can live a more successful life. I discuss the three subtypes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Sign and symptoms of adults with ADHD/ADD. Types of medication that can be prescribed to help with symptoms. Different techniques that can be used to help cope more effectively with the disorder. I also shared my own personal issues with being diagnosed. Listed below the reference materials I used for this paper. Nationa Institue of Mental Health (2010). Gabor, Mate'. Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do About It. New York: Dutton by the Penguin Group, 1999. Gunter, J. "An update on attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder." American Psychological Assocation (2013): Formulary, 48(3), 98-109. "National Institue of Mental Health." (2010). Schwarz, Alan and Sarah Cohen. "More Diagnoses of A.D.H.D Causing Concern." 01 04 2013. New York Times. <www.nytimes.com/2013/04/01/health/more-diagnoses-of-hyperactivity-causing-concerns.html>. Williams 3 ADULTS LIVING WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER I heard the professor early on in the beginning of the semester, “if you have a disability please let us know so that we may make accommodations for you”. As easy as that...
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...com/EDU-372-ASH/EDU-372-Week-5-Final-Paper FINAL PAPER For this Research Project, students will identify a topic, find at least five articles from scholarly sources on that topic, prepare an annotated bibliography including these articles and information about them, and summarize the research and the implications relevant to the chosen topic. Students will: 1.Self-select an educational psychology topic of interest. 2.State the reasons for their choice of topic. 3.Research this topic. 4.Answer specific questions about this topic. 5.Provide applications of this research to academic, professional, and personal work. For example, a student interested in behavioral modification for children having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (A.D.H.D.) may conduct research and find and summarize results that a developing teacher could use to enhance the learning of children in a classroom situation. Or, alternatively, a social worker may determine that this new learning may be helpful in the development of intervention strategies for some of their potential clients. Instructions To complete the Research Project: 1. Select a topic of interest relevant to the field of educational psychology. a. The topic selected for research should have a limited scope or defined specific area. 2. Write a brief introduction to this topic. a. Explain the topic and why it was chosen. 3. Research the topic using scholarly journals. a. Find least five articles, reports, or other resources relevant...
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...Dr. W. Ian Lipkin who administers the Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University states that he wouldn’t be surprised if we saw a big rise in A.D.H.D., autism, epilepsy, and schizophrenia, he says “We’re looking at a large group of individuals who may not be able to function in the world.” Many researchers in Brazil are investigating multiple cases of microcephalic births. Although there is no proof that the Zika Virus is the cause of the mental illnesses. The Zika Virus was discovered in 1947 there hasn’t been no research into the long term consequences, researchers are drawing conclusions from what is similar and known about this infectious virus. The viral attack early in the pregnancy can kill a fetu in the womb or can even stunt the growing brain and this is how microcephaly is produced. Researchers have noted that schizophrenia is most common...
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...This article was a very relatable and touching article to me. As a college student at time there is so much you are handed in hand to do at so little time that the pressure and frustration can tempt someone to seek other ways to make it easy for them to get what they need to get done. Doing so can have it negative and also positive effect, which can have a great impact on the individual wellbeing and daily life function. Going back to the article, Richard Fee had great factors that lead him to abuse the drugs that were handed him, which outcome ended in a tragic situation that lead to his death. He was use to being an honorable student his whole life till things start changing, also his priorities change when he enter college. The way he handled his problem was by seeking the easy way out to get him the way he uses to be. He was always an honor student, his parents where always proud of him; he wanted to keep it that way. He was pressure by his inner self to make up things about himself that lead him to getting the drugs that can help him focus while studying for exams. His method to me is a very typical way young adult and even adult in our society these days seek to escape reality. This all come down to our medical system and the way some Doctors or Physicians abuse the system by giving someone something to they don't necessarily need just so they can make a living, whereas they are destroying someone else's life by doing do. Richard had a game plan ready before he seeks...
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...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 symptoms is the inability to focus and maintain attention. Forgetting things , poor short term memory, and being easily distracted are also symptoms. Another main symptom is being hyperactive. Being restless and fidgety and the inability to sit still fall under these symptoms. The method of diagnosing ADHD is sometimes under fire because some of the ADHD symptoms may actually not be ADHD....
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...The following is an outline depicting a man I personally know by the name of Adam Neuner. I will express the reason for choosing my subject, and many different aspects of his life. My subject is a 30-year-old male that is in a roller coaster ride relationship, while all the while appears to need acceptance in everything he does. Adam is a very likeable person and the mission is for you, the reader, to understand Adam in a way most would only love to be able to accomplish. Case study of Adam Neuner I chose to perform a case study on my husband Adam Neuner. I believe while studying him I may very well learn things about him that maybe I yet still do not know about him. Adam is a 30-year-old male in great health. Adam is a very likeable person and extremely easy to get along with. Adam did not come from an abusive household so for him to be abusive really confuses many people. Adam comes from a family where the core belief is all about family. When it comes to Adam’s upbringing, there were not a whole lot of things he could remember that were to have a negative impact on him today. Adam was had an athletic youth, parents always provided him with insight to life and the circumstances it may cause due to bad decision making. Adam had a lot of structure and in his eyes; he believed that his parents validated any emotion of feeling that arose. Adam also was instructed by his parents to overcome obstacles and get a positive result. Adam did however...
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...Asjah Johnson Liz Medendorp ENGL 1410.027 6 May 2015 The Science of Villainy Many people have a psychological need to be a different person and the world of fiction provides an opportunity for them to do just that. With the everyday stresses and the hassle of a normal life some people need to escape from their mundane reality. They can do this by reading books, watching movies, or playing video games. Unfortunately, some people cannot find the line between reality and fiction and often blur the two, or disregard reality completely. There are many cases of people who choose to do bad because it is what they want to do and there are others who do this because of something that happened in their lives at a young age. There is really no way to know when the need starts or how it manifests itself in an individual. Doctors and scientists who are trying to figure out if criminality is psychological or biological, have had a long standing debate. Which path has the correct answer to this question or at least the most promising evidence and where does it all start? Although there are many good cases arguing for both there is no clear answer to this question. In the fictional realm of superheroes and supervillains, there are numerous reasons as to why the latter of the two chooses a life of crime. The psychological ramifications of nature versus nurture are an everpresent idea that shapes the hero versus villain dynamic as we know it. In the article “Does Cartoon Violence Beget...
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...Adderall Is Not The Way To Go Margaret Talbot exposes the “underground world of neuroenhancing drugs” in her article entitled “Brain Gain”. Talbot discusses the new craze in taking cognitive enhancers such as Adderall and Ritalin to boost success rates in both academic settings and professional environments. Normally, medications such as Adderall and Ritalin are prescribed solely to patients who are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (A.D.H.D), but today more and more people are finding ways to elicit these drugs. In her research to uncover the truth about cognitive enhancers, Talbot meets a young history major at Harvard named Alex, who admits to consuming vast amounts of Adderall in his academic career. The article holds truth that today’s society has become obsessed with a demand for overnight success and will resort to any means in order to obtain their desired results, no matter how detrimental it may be to one’s health. With that said, the illegal consumption of cognitive enhancers might be able to produce successful results in a limited amount of time, but only with the consequences of negative outcomes. Adderall is not a safe drug for anyone to consume without a doctors prescription. When used as an off label drug, it doesn’t have the approval of either the drug manufacturer or the Food Drug Administration. Therefore, it is not safe for the public to use an off label drug. It is the Food and Drug Administration’s job to approve...
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...ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVE DISORDER 1 A.D.H.D. Catherine M. Jones Carmen Griffis HCA/240 July 5, 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...
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