implications of using neurofeedback as a treatment for ADD/ADHD and to compare these with current methods of treatment. In order to do that, firstly, the main symptoms and characteristics of this disorder were named. The main ones include: attention deficit, impulsivity, turmoil and hyperactivity as an optional one. Today, the only accepted method for threatening ADD/ADHD is by using medications. It is assumed that certain medications such as Ritalin, Concerta, Methylin, Dexedrine and Adderall improve
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symptoms, cause of the additional need and why they have an additional need – e.g. Down’s syndrome; cystic fibrosis, autistic spectrum, people with mental health problems, asthma, multiple sclerosis, paraplegia ( 1000 words) For example Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) & (ADD) are conditions which result in problem behaviour and poor attention span. Children find it hard to control their behaviour. They might be impulsive, restless and inattentive. Children can have problems learning
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I’ve been forced to change my opinion, and the person who influenced the change the most is, of all people, my children’s pediatrician, Dr. Jim Poole, the founder of Growing Child Pediatrics in Wake Forest, N.C. Having two children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) isn’t easy in the educational environment present in schools today, and through Dr. Poole’s work with my children, I have come to understand that the reason for the difficulty is that traditional curriculums that teachers
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BRAIN CHAIR MAYANK SRIVASTAVA(1020018) BIVEK RATH(1020038) KUMAR HARSH(1020014) KUNAL MEHROTRA(1020015) SOUMYAJIT ROY(1020034) SWAPNIL AGARWAL(1020035) Engineering Project Report Supervisor:
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act without thinking caused him to have several scrapes with death and near-tragedies, such as plunging to the earth from the roof of a barn, clutching an umbrella”. These are examples of situations that are common to many children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Children with ADHD tend to have creative and unique ways of thinking, and many problems focusing on one task, especially in school situations. Today children with this disorder are frequently prescribed medications to
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Wojciech Hanke. "Exposure to environmental and lifestyle factors attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children: A review of epidemiological studies." International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health 25.4 (202): 330-55. Thapar, A., Cooper, M., Eyre, O., & Langley, K. Practitioner review: What have we learnt about the cause of ADHD? Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 54, 3-16. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: What is ADHD. (n.d.). Retrieved, from
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BallBounce: A simple game app In this tutorial, you will learn about animation in App Inventor by making a Ball (a sprite) bounce around on the screen (on a Canvas). Name the Project Call it something like "BallBounce". Remember, no spaces. But underscores are OK. Start a New Project If you have another project open, go to My Projects menu and choose New Project. Add a Canvas From the Drawing and Animation drawer, drag out a Canvas component and drop it onto the viewer. BallBounce:
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he was enrolled at Ridge Lawn School and I was asked to attend a meeting with a social worker, Brandon’s teacher, principal, and the school nurse. At the meeting, I was informed by this group they believed Brandon was suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and needed medication. Initially, I was upset and baffled. My heart sank at the thought of my son’s actions being controlled by pills. They asked me to complete a questionnaire about Brandon’s behavior at home and
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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
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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
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