...Axia College Material Appendix C Creating a Student Profile for Mock Case Study Apply the information you compiled in Appendix B to create a profile of a student with at least one exceptionality. Compile details about the student within this matrix. You will post the shaded portion in Week Eight for Discussion Question 1 and use the matrix in its entirety for your Final Project. |Requirement |Details | |Name, age, and grade of child |Dewayne is a 10 year old in the 4th grade for the second time. | |Detailed description of child’s |Dewayne has always been a very polite and helpful student. He was always eager to complete| |behavior and interactions at home |his work ahead of schedule and do whatever he could to impress his teachers and parents. | |and school |He was also an honor roll student until his first year of 4th grade. For the past year, | | |Dewayne seems to get distracted very often, he does not complete assignments and tasks, | | |and is extremely unorganized. He also seems to be very energetic and has a hard time | | |sitting still. Dewayne excels in reading and math. He knows his multiplication and does | | |well when he stays focused...
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...Introduction Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been a controversial topic due to its’ causes, diagnosis, as well as the treatments. Some critics of this controversy deny the very existence of ADHD as a mental disorder and believe that the physicians along with pharmaceutical industry are conspired with one another just to fill their pockets. While others believe that not only ADHD is a genetic mental disorder but also a disorder that may be caused by the environmental factors like geographical location, parenting and diet. Furthermore, many studies show that ADHD is in fact a mental disorder that affects many children and adults. ADHD is not over diagnosed and needs to be treated, however the treatment should not consist...
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... If a child fidgets, day dreams, forgets where they placed things, talks excessively, or has trouble getting along with other children then they are labeled as disruptive and hyper. This is what leads to children being diagnosed with ADHD or Attention – Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder. “ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood” (CDC, 2014). Knowing what ADHD is, the credibility of the site that is providing the information, and the audience that the web page targets are key to finding information on the disease that is credible, factual, and easy to understand. ADHD is usually diagnosed in children and can last up into adulthood. “It is normal for children to have trouble focusing and behaving at one time or another” (CDC, 2014). Children that struggle with ADHD have symptoms that cause difficulty at school, home, and in friendships. According to the CDC, signs of ADHD include daydreaming, losing things and forgetting things, squirming, talkative, take risks, make unnecessary mistakes, struggle with resisting temptation, struggle with taking turns, and find difficulty in getting along with others. “ADHD is diagnosed much more often in boys than in girls” (Berger, 2014). ADHD is broken down into three types that categorize those suffering by which symptom is more powerful then others. The three categories are Predominantly Inattentive Presentation, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation, and Combined Presentation...
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...Common eye diseases in children can be classified as follows: 1.Disorders of lids and lacrimal drainage apparatus Common diseases include congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction, periorbital cellulitis, and orbital cellulitis 1.1 Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) is the most common disorder of lids and lacrimal drainage apparatus, occur about 5 % of normal term infants. The anatomy of the lacrimal system consists of two parts; the secretory part which secretes the tears and the excretory part which convey the tears to the ocular surface. (1) Lacrimal secretion part consists of the main lacrimal gland which located in the lacrimal fossa of the frontal bone at the superotemporal area of the orbit. The main lacrimal gland secrete tears for lubricate the conjunctiva and the cornea when the ocular surface received irritating agents termed reflex tear. There are also accessory lacrimal glands of Krause and Wolfring which located in both upper and lower conjunctival fornix. The accessory lacrimal glands of Krause and Wolfring secrete tears even if it is not received irritating agents termed basic tear. (2) Lacrimal excretory part consist of lacrimal canaliculi which have both upper and lower lacrimal punctum at the nasal area. Both upper and lower lacrimal canaliculi extend parallel to each other to form a lacrimal sac which located in the lacrimal bone and some part of the maxillary bone. Lacrimal sac has a nasolacrimal...
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...her desk and start to kicking the legs and pushing the disk around where it disturb the whole class. At home she would run around the house a lot even when she is told to stop; she acts if her mother has not even said anything to her about running in the house. Nancy is constantly told that she is not to do thing but she does them anyway, so by Nancy always misbehaving and being disruptive at school and home now is being question by her teacher. This also cases a problem for Nancy mother being able get her to do daily task at home, like doing chores, or even her homework. In talking to Nancy teacher the therapist learn that Nancy might have a big problem and it sounds like it could be Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or even she could be displaying sighs of...
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...diagnosed with ADHD) James C. Whear Metropolitan State University Instructor: Deborah Matthias-Anderson NURS 407-01 Family Health Nursing December 7, 2012 Objectives Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a syndrome of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The 3 types of ADHD are predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined. Diagnosis is made by clinical criteria. Treatment usually includes drug therapy with stimulant drugs, behavioral therapy, and educational interventions. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ADHD has been classified as a developmental disorder, although increasingly it is considered a disruptive behavior disorder. ADHD affects an estimated 5 to 15% of school-aged children. However, many experts think ADHD is over diagnosed, largely because criteria are applied inaccurately. According to Center for Disease Control (CDC) 2012 “The predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type occurs 2 to 9 times more frequently in boys; the predominantly inattentive type occurs with about equal frequency in both sexes. ADHD tends to run in families.” ADHD has no known single specific cause. CDC (2012) indicates that potential causes include: genetic, biochemical, sensorimotor, physiologic, and behavioral factors. Some risk factors include birth weight < 1000 g, head trauma, and lead exposure, as well as prenatal exposures to alcohol, tobacco, and cocaine. Fewer than 5% of children with ADHD have other...
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...Hyperactivity Disorder is on the Rise Did you know that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is on the rise? According to the American Psychiatric Association “3-7 percent of school aged children has the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder”. This disorder is becoming more common and numbers are increasing with more children being diagnosed. Reports show that boys are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. The Center for Disease Control reported that the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is “one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders among children disorders” (Birnbaum). ADHD is a very serious disorder and needs to be taken seriously if a child is diagnosed because it not only affects the child that is diagnosed with the disorder but the people around that child also. According to the Centers of Disease Control a child with ADHD might daydream a lot, forget/misplace things a lot, squirm, talk too much, make careless mistakes, difficulty getting along with others and etc. On Centers of Disease Control webpage there are three types of ADHD. The three types of ADHD that exist are Predominantly Inattentive Presentation, Predominantly Hyperactive- Impulsive Presentation, and Combined Presentation. The CDC states that some symptoms of the predominantly inattentive presentation include the following: it’s hard for the individual to finish tasks, pay attention to details, follow instructions, and etc. Some symptoms of the predominantly hyperactive impulsive presentation...
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...To understand attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and how it may affect you or someone you care for, it is important to learn as much as possible about the condition. Click on the links below for helpful tips, facts, and information about ADHD in children and adults. You’ll also find resources for support and hear from others who have ADHD. This information can help you understand the condition, recognize symptoms, and learn about treatment options that may help. Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder[1] characterized by either significant difficulties of inattention orhyperactivity and impulsiveness or a combination of the two. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR), symptoms emerge before seven years of age.[2] There are three subtypes of the disorder which consist of it being predominantly inattentive (ADHD-PI or ADHD-I), predominantely hyperactive-impulsive (ADHD-HI or ADHD-H), or the two combined (ADHD-C). Oftentimes people refer to ADHD-PI as "attention deficit disorder" (ADD), however, the latter has not been officially accepted since the 1994 revision of the DSM. ADHD impacts school-aged children and results in restlessness, acting impulsively, and lack of focus which impairs their ability to learn properly. It is the most commonly studied and diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children, affecting about 3 to 5 percent of children globally[3][4] and is diagnosed in about 2...
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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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... If a child fidgets, day dreams, forgets where they placed things, talks excessively, or has trouble getting along with other children then they are labeled as disruptive and hyper. This is what leads to children being diagnosed with ADHD or Attention – Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder. “ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood” (CDC, 2014). Knowing what ADHD is, the credibility of the site that is providing the information, and the audience that the web page targets are key to finding information on the disease that is credible, factual, and easy to understand. ADHD is usually diagnosed in children and can last up into adulthood. “It is normal for children to have trouble focusing and behaving at one time or another” (CDC, 2014). Children that struggle with ADHD have symptoms that cause difficulty at school, home, and in friendships. According to the CDC, signs of ADHD include daydreaming, losing things and forgetting things, squirming, talkative, take risks, make unnecessary mistakes, struggle with resisting temptation, struggle with taking turns, and find difficulty in getting along with others. “ADHD is diagnosed much more often in boys than in girls” (Berger, 2014). ADHD is broken down into three types that categorize those suffering by which symptom is more powerful then others. The three categories are Predominantly Inattentive Presentation, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation, and Combined Presentation...
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...In addition to menstrual migraines, migraines in children and adolescents are a common difficulty. The key features and differences between adults and children are that in children, the duration of the headaches are usually shorter, sometimes are bifrontal or bitemporal instead of unilateral pain, and the throbbing pain might be less severe (Winner 2005). Moreover, according to Winner (2005), while children are starting to grow they might undergo childhood periodic syndromes that include cyclical vomiting, abdominal migraines, and vertigo, which are often misdiagnosed as migraines. Abdominal migraines are associated with stomach pain and include cramps that can last up to three days. It will usually be centered on the bellybutton, interfere with daily activities, and induce similar symptoms of a regular migraine (AMF 2015). Benign Paroxysmal Vertigo occurs in children where they become unsteady and unable to walk, and they might also become pale or fussy. Their gait will drastically change and they might begin to vomit or have unilateral throbbing headaches that can be treated with sleep (AMF 2015). Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome can occur in elementary school children where they have episodes of vomiting associated with abdominal similar symptoms of migraines; the episodes can occur up to 5 times per hour and can last up to five days. The attacks generally follow a pattern, for example starting in the morning or in the evening, sometimes incredibly severe that hospitalization is required...
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...“Emotional standpoint of ADHD” ADHD is a big issue in our world today. Childhood should be a time of joy and laughter. Sadly, not all children have such an easy upbringing. Many children deal with different disorders from diabetes to ADHD; it is all a struggle for the child and their family. ADHD is a common disorder that is a daily battled for many children. According to a CDC website, 5.2 million children between the age of three to seventeen are diagnosed with ADHD("Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD”). CDC’s website is effective because it clearly states the symptoms, treatments, and it helps the reader understand the disorder. ADHD is a very common disorder in which a child has trouble focusing, or is very fidgety/active. This is a neurobehavioral disorder and often is diagnosed as a child. There are more then one test a person must take in order to be diagnosed. Often the doctor will talk to the people that the patient is around to figure out the symptoms and the state of the person’s behavior. Scientists are finding that ADHD is being passed down genetically. Some possible causes of ADHD are brain injuries or delivery problems. Other causes that are not supported are eating to much sugar, parenting, watching too much t.v., and family chaos. Symptoms of this disorder include daydreaming, excessive talking, inability to sit still, lack of organization, and carelessness. The treatment for this disorder is either behavior therapy, medication, or both. The...
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...I chose Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a chronic condition where it affects millions of children and can be carried into adulthood. It is usually diagnosed in children who are in school. The symptoms of this disorder are many and include the difficulty in paying attention when asked a question or given a task. Many children with this have issues with keeping or making friends at school and have low self-esteem. They are easily distracted and fidget with their hands and feet or are in constant motion. They tend to be very talkative and they will interrupt or interject comments into other conversations, they also are impatient and have a hard time taking turns. Organization and completing tasks and school work become difficult. The behaviors with this disorder can be different with males, who are hyper and females who are quietly inattentive with ADHD being more common in males. The cause of ADHD is not clear, although there are many contributing factors that may lead to this disorder in many children. Heredity is the most common and if you have a blood relative diagnosed, then your chances are likely to carry this genetically. There are other factors that will contribute to this disorder such as maternal health during pregnancy, a mother who smokes, abuses alcohol and drugs is likely to have a child affected with this disorder. The environment will also play a role with the exposure to lead in paint and pipes of older houses. Premature birth is...
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...UNDERSTANDING ADULT ADHD ALENE CAMP UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY Orisade Awodola, M.A., Ph.D 06/04/2013 UNDERSTANDING ADULT ADHD TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT…………………………………………………………….…………………………3 DEFINITION OF ADHD…………………………………………………………………………4 SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSIS OF ADULT ADHD………………….………………………4 TREATMENT OF ADULT ADHD………………………………………………………………7 RECENT CHANGES AS DEFINED IN DSM V…………………………………….………….7 SUMMARY……………………………………………………………………………………….9 REFERENCES……………………..……………………………………………………………11 ABSTRACT Childhood ADHD receives a lot of media attention. From opinions of faulty diagnoses to general disagreements regarding types and amounts of medication used to treat the symptoms, there is a running dialogue in the media and annals of schools and homes. However, little is known about adult ADHD. This paper will analyze current research to glean a clear idea of what exactly is Adult ADHD, symptoms and prescribed treatments and will discuss current trends and changes in the field of psychology as it relates to ADHD. UNDERSTANDING ADULT ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been a topic of media, parents, educators and the community for years. Debates range from those curious about the actual definition of ADHD to those concerned with medications prescribed for its treatment. Primarily seen as a disorder that affects school aged children, little is known about ADHD as it progresses into...
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...as provide a valuable insight for the disorders. Neurodevelopmental disorders refer to a group of conditions that presents itself during the developmental period. These disorders impair development or the central nervous system causing an effect on emotions, learning ability, self-control and memory. The most common neurodevelopmental disorder is ADHD. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder causes children to have trouble paying attention, control impulsive behavior and overly active. There are no known causes or risk factors, however a recent twin research studies have linked ADHD with genes. Along with genes, possible contributors towards ADHD would be injury to the brain, environmental exposures, alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy, premature delivery, and low birth weight (CDC, 2016). The symptoms of this disorder appear in the early stages of childhood and if left untreated, it could worsen the child’s mental health. The DSM-5 brings clarity when diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders. According to the DSM, several symptoms are required to be present by the age of 12. ADHD is broken down into two separate parts. ADHD predominantly inattentive presentation fails to pay...
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