Review * What is the article about? This article discusses the link between women who are exposed to high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) during pregnancy and increased chances of their children having issues with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) around age 9. In the article a study was conducting in New York of 233 pregnant women who did not smoke. The researchers observed the women from pregnancy into adolescence. The results of the study discovered that the
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Inattentive ADHD Name Institutional Affiliation Inattentive ADHD Inattentive ADHD is a condition of intense deficit in sustaining attention. Researchers have shown that stimulant medications are important in treating this disorder. However, such medication is not fit for all based on four reasons. First, a fifth of all children ailing from this condition do not gain significant benefits through medication. Secondly, some children suffer from the side effects of such medicinal intervention. Thirdly
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Diagnostic Deception In the past 10 years, the United States has been experiencing a medical epidemic of frightening proportion, taking place primarily in children. Cases of a psychiatric deficiency known as Attention Deficit Disorder, or “ADD,” have been popping up in young kids and teenagers all over the country. What’s causing this? The American Psychiatric Association, often referred to as the “APA,” claims that the disorder has always been this prevalent, but it was only recently discovered
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their depression and their families who dealt with the consequences/side effects of a drug that was not working. Wellbutrin, a medication for severe depression, was also falsely promoted for weight loss, sexual dysfunctions and even for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Doctors were paid to
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One in five American students has a learning disability this is according to the documentary “Misunderstood Minds’’ produced by WGBH. Children with learning disabilities are more likely to become outcasts in school and in society. The documentary follows five families dealing with a differently abled child; Nathan V, Lauren, Sarah Lee, Adam, and Nathan S. The film focuses on difficulties the families go through, professionalism or lack of it by school officials and demystification. Every parent
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Teaching Students with ADHD J. Palmer Capella University Abstract In recent history, the number of students diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has grown tremendously; causing teachers to face new challenges on how to instruct students with behavioral and learning difficulties. Students with ADHD have not only the privilege, but also the right to learn according to the Public Law 94-142 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. There is growing debate about methods that are
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Job Analysis Berline Jean Baptiste PSY/435 July 22, 2013 Linda Seiford Job Analysis The reason for a job analysis is to study and evaluate the things that a job is supposed to involve. This is describing exactly what skills are needed to perform on the job, and what the exact qualifications are to fill the position. Job analysis is a method needed when the employee need to know the precise function. An example would be that an employee’s duties should be clearly stated
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comprehensive evaluation by a psychiatrist or other qualified mental health professional. Medication is not usually used to treat ODD; however, medication may be prescribed when ODD is accompanied by one or more additional disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD),
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Florida International University [pic] CLP 4134: Child Psychopathology Fall 2012 |I. |COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: | | |CLP 4134: Child Psychopathology | | |Days: Online course
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Marijuana should be legalized Scott Walker GEN-195 April 23, 2014 Kathy Abramowitz Marijuana should be legalized In today’s world of modern medicine, finding a natural treatment for numerous medical conditions is an exciting prospect. Marijuana should be legalized as it provides many homeopathic benefits to a variety of people suffering from a wide range of conditions including chronic pain management, relief for autoimmune diseases and for treating mental health problems. Pain is the number
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