...Running head: ADHD AFFECTS IN CHILDREN ADHD Affects In Children Name Sociology 1010 December 3, 2013 Abstract Overall the following information you will read will show ADHD affects in children today. Statistics will indicate just how many lives are affected by this condition as well as studies to help this condition. The facts are simple, however, like many diseases the reasons behind Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is still unknown. Scientists are researching to determine causes and the best treatment for individuals. Diagnosing ADHD is usually determined as children but the condition lives on throughout adulthood. Based on information I have gathered from others and I it is more common than not for children to develop ADHD. Medications and therapy can assist in helping this condition. The following paper will give you more incite on this condition and how this affects children today. ADHD Affects In Children When hearing the letters ADHD what comes to mind? Many may not know or even understand the severity of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Today Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood in the United States. ADHD affects between four to five percent of children today. According The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC; 2013), ADHD affects 3.5 million people...
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...Caring for Children with ADHD Carrie Pernitza ENG/147 Prof. Mallory Dunkley November 30, 2015 Caring for Children with ADHD ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. ADHD has been a recognized disorder for over 50 years. There are three different types of ADHD. The disorder affects both males and females. ADHD does not affect intellectual ability, individuals with this disorder are just as smart as others. Doctors and researchers are still not sure why some people have ADHD. Researchers show that the disorder of ADHD probably genetic and that it may be inherited. Scientists are also exploring other things that may be associated with ADHD. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. ADHD is more common in kids who are born premature. The disorder affects both the females and the males. Experts have thought that ADHD occurs in three times as many boys as girls. Recently however, boys are more hyperactive then girls would be with this disorder. Hyperactive boys tend to be referred for evaluation somewhere between ages five and seven, and where girls sometimes goes undiagnosed due to it not being fully detectable in females. The three different subtypes of ADHD are predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, predominantly inattentive, or combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive. Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive...
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...research question was: How does ADHD affect children? I was interested in learning what ADHD is and how it affects children. I was interested in this topic because I wanted to know why children with ADHD had so much difficulty focusing in school or interacting with other people without getting distracted. My research topic relates to Temple Grandin’s chapter “From the Margins to the Mainstream” in The Autistic Brain because the chapter was mostly talking about how to overcome the struggles that disabilities can cause and how to find your strengths and use them to your advantage. ADHD has many symptoms that can make children hyperactive, impulsive, impatient, and distracted which affects how they learn in a “normal” classroom setting and...
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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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...Running head: CHILDREN LEARNING WITH ADHD 1 Children Learning with ADHD Selecia Watson CNDV 5312_C21_AP1-Group Counseling Theories Techniques Lamar University Children Learning with ADHD Children with ADHD are in need of a group that will help to improve their academic functioning. This group would be important for children with ADHD because those with ADHD have significant impairment in multiple domains of functioning. “The most problematic is academic impairments because children with ADHD will most likely be retained, placed in special education, and drop out of school than their peers. They often will forget to complete assignments, complete assignments but forget to turn in the assignment, and make careless mistakes in their work” (Langberg, Epstein, Urbanowicz, Simon, & Graham, 2008, p. 401). Also, children with ADHD will display off tasks, impulsive, and disruptive behaviors in the classroom (Langberg, Epstein, Urbanowicz, Simon, & Graham, 2008). Also, Raggi and Chronis (2006) state that academic difficulties for children with ADHD include failure to complete homework, poor comprehension of material, poor study skills, low test and quiz grades, poor preparation for class, disruptive behavior, peer conflict, and conflict with teachers. If ADHD is left untreated then this can seriously interfere with a child’s social interactions with peers and teachers, academic achievement, and overall school experience (Leslie, Lambros, Aarons...
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...number: 12607157 ADHD and Our Children This paper explores mental disabilities and their effects on education, and some of the enhancements that could be implemented in education systems in order for children with mental disabilities to achieve their full potential. More specifically, I will analyze the reality of ADHD and its effects on young children in the school environment. As of now, very little is known about the effects of mental disorders on child outcomes (Currie and Stabile 1095). First, I will clarify the reality of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, showing that children with the disorder struggle with a number of behavioural, social, and academic challenges, yet they have strengths and abilities that should not be...
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...Children with ADHD have a tendency to get easily distracted by every little noise or movement in their surroundings. Moreover, to sustain attention to a task, a person has to literally shut the gates of the brain so that irrelevant stimuli do not gatecrash into conscious awareness. Children with ADHD are distracted by every sensation that reaches their five senses. Their situation is similar to a radio that has "constant static" even when it is tuned to a particular station. “The underlying neurological basis of distractibility in children with ADHD seems to be a lack of sensory filtration at the level of the caudate nucleus, a group of nerve cells in the brain that acts as a relay station for all sensory input before it reaches conscious awareness....
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...The Advantages of Medicating Children with ADHD The Advantages of Medicating Children with ADHD The educational effect of medicating a child who has been correctly identified with attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) far supersedes the adverse affects of the drugs being prescribed. In understanding that each child is different in their way and usually exerts an abundance of energy compared to adults is not a qualifying factor in being ADHD. Children who have not yet began school in a controlled and structured environment cannot be assessed by physicians with accuracy. Teachers play their most crucial role before any diagnosis is actually made by the family physician, psychiatrist, or pediatrician. According to Weber et al. (1992), children who are suspected of having ADHD are initially identified because of their behavioral and academic performance in the classroom. Studies conducted in schools repeatedly report the same sequence of events for many children referred for suspected ADHD. Teachers become aware of the students' difficulty in meeting the behavioral, attention, and academic norms for the class and suggest the possibility of ADHD to parents. Students who are constantly being placed in time-out, reprimanded, and conference cannot learn when all of the teacher’s attention is placed on behavior instead of academics. As a result of proper medical evaluation and teacher questionnaires, a student who is diagnosed with ADHD could build a successful foundation...
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...July 2015 ADHD – Alternative Treatments for Children Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a syndrome that involves behavior that is impulsive and inattentive with motor restlessness and abnormal energy levels. Children diagnosed with ADHD have differences in the frontal lobes of their brain compared to those who do not have the disorder (Austin, Staats, and Burgdorf). Experts consider ADHD a condition that has no cure and it is generally treated with stimulant medications. These medications act quickly to reduce the impulsive and inattentive behaviors associated with ADHD. However, these medications can have side effects, while improvements in academic achievement and interpersonal relationships are small (Conners). There are options for parents who want to explore alternative therapies for ADHD that are long lasting but with fewer side effects. Therapies such as neurofeedback, “green-time,” Cogmed Working Memory Training, and fish-oil supplements for ADHD offer parents a choice to move away from or use in combination with medications. Neurofeedback, sometimes called EEG biofeedback, is based on the concept that the brain produces different brain waves according to the type of brain activity associated with current mental states. A focused and attentive state will produce different brain waves than an excited or drowsy state. Research indicates that the frontal lobe areas in an ADHD brain have low levels of arousal. So, neurofeedback makes the ADHD person aware...
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...The Harmful Effects of ADHD Medication in Children Mellanie Cadwell Abstract The medications and treatments for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) were researched to expose the risks of pharmaceuticals and their side effects on young children. The medical risks of medications commonly used to treat children with ADHD were examined using published research and findings from pediatricians, physicians, scientists, and other health care professionals, as well as alternative treatments for the disorder. The research showed that the ADHD pharmaceutical treatment plans have serious short and long term side effects on young children, with no evidence of long term efficacy. Whereas, alternative treatment plans pose no harmful physical side effects and are still effective. The Harmful Effects of ADHD Medication in Children Abigail first started exhibiting signs of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in preschool. Her preschool teachers complained to her parents that during story time she disturbed the other children with her fidgeting. Her parents took her to a developmental pediatrician who, after many tests, diagnosed her with ADHD. The pediatrician prescribed different medications that made her seriously ill and drastically altered her personality. After trying several different medications, her parents decided to abstain...
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...ADHD in Children: Medication and the Natural Approach Amanda Nance COM156 January 8th, 2012 Leah Omilion ADHD in Children: Medication and the Natural Approach Making ADHD medication decisions for your child can be difficult, but doing your homework can help. The first thing to understand is exactly what the medications for ADD and ADHD can and can’t do and to know that it isn’t a magic pill that will fix all of your or your Childs’ problems. Medication can help reduce the symptoms of hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and impulsivity but they also come with many risks. The negative effects of stimulant medication in children with ADHD are staggering; however, there is a natural approach that can be just as effective. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a neurological disorder characterized by developmentally inappropriate impulsivity, inattention, and in some cases, hyperactivity. It is estimated by the American Psychiatric Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) that 3%-7% of school-aged children have ADHD1. ADHD is characterized by many symptoms including the following: • Poor concentration, distractibility, impulsive behavior, careless mistakes, difficulty in controlling anger. • Inability to complete tasks, difficulty sustaining attention toward tasks. • Hyperactive behavior, excessive activity, fidgeting, squirming, running, climbing excessively. • Poor listening...
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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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...Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a medical condition that typically presents in early childhood. In 1975, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) was created to ensure that each student gets an equal opportunity to obtain the same education, regardless of disability. An IEP outlines what accommodations are necessary for a child to succeed in their education. Most children with ADHD need to have special considerations to successfully complete their education. Children with ADHD often struggle in the typical structure of public school. The diagnosis of ADHD often includes other disorders, most commonly: learning disabilities, Tourette Syndrome, Oppositional Defiant disorder, Conduct Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar...
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...Association spoke about ADHD and the steps and processes for caring for the disorder. CDC explained how ADHD had increased every year and the average age for a child to diagnose is seven years old. Boys are more affected with ADHD than girls are. Medical treatment for ADHD also increases due to medication and seeing specialist. Social relationship for a child with ADHD has it downfalls. CDC said “Parents report that children with a history of ADHD are almost 10 times as likely to have difficulties that interfere with friendships” (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Also children with ADHD show more injuries and hospital visits than a child without ADHD. Lastly the cost of being diagnosed with ADHD can cost over millions of dollars that will included medication, health care, and treatment. From the high percentage of ADHD being diagnosed in children parents’ income have decreases because of the cost of disorder. ADHD has increased since 2003 till 2011. It states that children between the ages of 4-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD has increased numerous times throughout the years. Due to the increase of ADHD study have shown that children are having problems with social skills, parents keeping up with medical bills, the cost of ADHD and how dangerous it can be being diagnosed with ADHD. Social skills average that 7% of children are diagnosed with ADHD. Having mental illnesses and functional impairments can cause a problem for a child diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD medical bills...
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...Hyperactivity Disorder Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the diagnosis for an array of continued shortfalls from attention to impulsivity and/or hyperactivity ("What Is ADHD?", "ADHD: An Overview Smart Kids"). ADHD is a mental, developmental, and behavioral disorder that most often occurs in children, however can also occur in adults ("What Is ADHD?"," Glossary of ADHD Terms"). ADHD is a persistent disorder that is attributed to neurobehavioral problems ("Key Findings: Parent-Report of Diagnosis|Features|ADHD|NCBDDD|CDC"). “About 11% of all children and adolescents in America are affected by ADHD” ("ADHD: An Overview Smart Kids"). Not all children with ADHD display the same behaviors. There are three subtypes of ADHD; inattentive type, hyperactive, and impulsive type. “Inattentive does not include hyperactivity. A child may appear “spacey” or “not all there” and often fails to pick up on some part of the information provided whether presented verbally or in writing. Hyperactive includes many of the stereotypical behaviors associated with ADHD such as a constant fidgeting, shifting or moving, difficulty staying seated in class, and the inability to stay focused on one task. Impulsive is characterized by a tendency to act before thinking about the consequences” ("ADHD: An Overview Smart Kids"). There are numerous warning signs which may indicate the possibility that a child has ADHD ("ADHD: An Overview Smart Kids"). Below is a table of difficulties such as paying...
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