little differently? That question is the essence of ADHD. ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is defined as a “persistent pattern of inattention and / or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development (APA, p. 78).” Since there is an abundance of information concerning this topic, this paper will focus on the nature and effects of ADHD, highlighting cognitive and genetic research, while
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safety during Halloween is to check your child’s good bag when they get back home. But what if, the homes own medicine cabinet is the real danger? Vyvanse, Concerta, Methylin, Ritalin, and Adderall being the most commonly used drugs prescribed for ADHD. Over 160 annual cases were pharmaceutical drugs that were maliciously used on children. Parents don’t realize the dangers they’ve put their own children at risk with when giving them these addictive, harsh drugs affecting children severely short and
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Living with ADHD There was a time in my childhood where I was the worst kid in school. Not that I wasn’t kind and didn’t care for the kids my age, it was quite the opposite. I had a problem with authority and most especially with people who directly tried to tell me to do something I didn’t want to do. This progressed and continued for around seven years. My behavior started to produce some negative effects in my life. Although academically I was doing exponentially well, in the area of
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child’s eyes with ADHD is much more than distracting ,with sounds, images and thoughts that are constantly turning, than that of a child’s without this disorder. Every person has experienced some of these symptoms once in their life, just not on a daily basis. This does not only affect the person with the disorder but the people around them whether it is their mom and dad, teacher, friends, or siblings. “Additionally, there are now brain studies that show that when someone with ADHD is told to “just
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which provides a context for understanding how problem behaviors manifest. This information also often serves as a basis for determining how well parents and other caretakers will be able to implement treatment strategies. The clinical evaluations of ADHD must be comprehensive and multidimensional in nature, so as to capture its situational variability, its associated features, and its impact on home, school, and social functioning. This multi-method assessment approach should include: parent and
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to do is lock yourself in your room and pretend to live in another reality. A reality where you can get away from taking responsibility for your own actions and imagine that life does not feel like a pile of rocks enclosing around you. Everyone can describe a circumstance where an obstacle or failure has compounded their life and leaves them with a feeling of overwhelmed discouragement. However, one has to know that failure does not actually brand you as a failure, it simply means your “failing” your
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Childhood and Cognitive disorders Nicole Foster Psy 410 February 24, 2014 Sarah Wyckoff Childhood and Cognitive disorders Autism- a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts. Biological Components – Many experts feel that Autism is caused by biological factors. The cause of Autism has yet to be identified and a cure had not yet been discovered. As the
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professional live. It explains many difficulties and challenges they face. Medications that are available to 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
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Vyvanse: An Investigation of the New Breed of ADHD Treatment By Craig Leopold Psychopharmacology Dr. Zoladz 9 May 2011 On April 23, 2008, Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) received FDA approval for the adult population. The approval of this drug marked a new era in evolution of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder treatments. After decades of criticism on the rampant abuse and alleged overprescribing of amphetamine ADHD medications New River Pharmaceuticals responded by
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ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Joselito B. Diaz, MD, FPNA College of Rehabilitation Sciences Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Characterized by a pattern of diminished sustained attention and higher levels of hyperactivity-impulsivity in a child, older adolescent or adult, more than expected for that age and developmental level Subtypes: Predominantly inattentive presentation Predominantly hyperactiveimpulsive presentation Combined presentation
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