Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Crystal Sluss Psychology 231 March 7, 2015 Abstract Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a developmental disorder. ADHD is a difficult obstacle to overcome, but is not impossible. Many people are diagnosed with this disorder every day. It affects more than three percent of American children. Common symptoms include Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity. The causes are not completely clear, there have many things that have been linked to the disorder. There are many treatments that help deal with everyday activities with ADHD such as counseling, medication, diet and exercise plans. Children with ADHD need our advocacy, they need encouragement, structure, as well as certain …show more content…
Raising children with ADHD, can be very challenging for parents and the child involved. Three to five percent of all American are affected by ADHD, more often it is boys than girls. Even though the cause is not clear, there are many disorders that do not have underlying diseases. Researchers say that genetics may have a factor but as well as environmental factors can contribute to it. Summary ADD and ADHD are both labels that describes symptoms. Some symptoms may include: • Often fidgets with hands and feet or squirms in seat • Difficulty remaining in seat when required to do so • Easily distracted, doesn’t listen to what is being said to them. • Difficulty waiting to take turns, playing quietly, • Often blurts out answers, following instruction, and completing task (Jaquith, 1996) Children may display some or all, but not limited to the symptoms listed above. Developmental problems that may occur can be identified, addressed and often eliminated. (Jaquith, 1996) ADHD is a major public health concern, around 5 million children and adults were diagnosed with the disorder by the end of the 20th century. (National Institutes of Health, 2000) ADHD is associated with personality disorders which are not diagnosed in children because their personality is not fully formed until adolescence. ADHD is considered an antisocial personality disorder. (Bain, 1991 p30) Diagnosing ADD or ADHD consist of many test and evaluations. No test exist
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder involving behavioral and cognitive aspects of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity (Ciccarelli, S.). This disorder is most common mental disorder in children. ADHD gets diagnosed at a young age and continues in some cases into adulthood. Although in most cases children who are diagnosed with ADHD in childhood, normally grow out of it by the time they become adults. It is estimated that 2.5 percent of adults and 5 percent children have ADHD (What Is ADHD). In numerous studies on ADHD in genders, boys are about three times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ADHD (What Is ADHD). Symptoms of ADHD show different
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD which is often referred to as childhood hyperactivity, it 's a severe and chronic disorder for children. It is one of the most prevalent childhood disorders, and affects 3% to 5% of the school-age population. Boys outnumber girls three or more to one. Children with ADHD can experience many behavioral difficulties that often manifest in the form of inattention, being easily distracted, being impulsive, and hyperactivity. As a result, children with ADHD may develop emotional, social, developmental, academic, and family problems because of the frustrations and problems they are constantly experiencing. (Shea)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder also known as ADHD is chronic condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and sometimes impulsivity. According to the centers for disease control and prevention, in the United States at least 4.5 million people have been diagnosed with ADHD under the age of eighteen.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly referred to as simply ADHD, is the most commonly diagnosed disorder among American children today. According to the National Institute on Mental Health an estimated 3 to 5 percent of school age children are affected by this disorder. (1) There are more diagnosed cases of ADHD of in the United States than there are anywhere in the world. The main symptoms of ADHD include "developmentally inappropriate levels of attention, concentration, activity, distractibility, and impulsivity." (1) While the number of people diagnosed with ADHD increases dramatically every year, there is still much about the disorder that is not
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Everyone has heard of it. A few years ago every newspaper and weekly magazine had a feature about the disorder. The disorder was mostly associated with school-aged children because that was the time when most of the symptoms surfaced. Today ADHD is the most common behavior disorder diagnosed in children and teens. ADHD refers to a group of symptoms that begin in early childhood and can continue into adulthood, causing difficulties at home, at school, at work, and within the community if not recognized and treated (1). But what most people never hear was that ADHD also affects adults and if left untreated can have serious effects.
ADHD is one of the most common childhood psychiatric disorders. It affects approximately two million children in the Unites States which correlates to 3%-7% of school aged children (Salmeron, 2009). Sex, race and socioeconomic status all contribute to the development of ADHD. Boys are
ADHD is one of the most frequently diagnosed neurobehavioral disorders in children. Children who are diagnosed with ADHD have a hard time controlling impulsive behaviors, have trouble paying attention, and can be overly active. It’s normal for children to have a hard time focusing or act up every now and then, but children with ADHD are frequently conflicted with their symptoms and cause them problems at home, at school, or with their friends (J, 2011).
ADHD is stressful both for the sufferer and his/her parents, who often struggle with the restless behavior of kids. They might misjudge the child to be naughty or stubborn and rely on medications for help. However, medications and other treatment
The main purpose of this paper is to provide the reader a quick overview and insight of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a common disorder that can affect some children and adolescent. ADHD can continue into adulthood for some of these children. The NIMH, National Institute of Mental Health, estimates that 3% to 5% of children have ADHD. Though, some experts say ADHD may occur in 8% to 10% of school-aged children. The American Psychological Association (APA) added the condition to its diagnostic handbook, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, in the late 1980s. There are many potential reasons for the rise in diagnosis over the past few decades. It could be that
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has three primary symptoms of: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Children with ADHD have difficulties in everyday life, whether it be in school or at home. They tend to be misunderstood by others. Children with ADHD have a much more difficult time learning than traditional students. Children with ADHD struggle to be successful in school.
ADHD is a behavioral disorder that affects about 10% of school-aged children. Boys are more likely than girls to be diagnosed with it. Children with ADHD act without thinking, are hyperactive, and have trouble focusing. They may understand what is anticipated of them but have trouble following through because they can’t sit still, pay attention or focus on details. All children, act this way at times, particularly when they 're anxious or excited. But the difference with ADHD is that symptoms are present over a longer period of time and happen in different settings. They hurt a child 's ability to function socially, academically, and at home.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is a neurobehavioral disorder that affects school aged children with a high degree of inattention, excessive hyperactivity, impulsivity or a combination of any of these. In order for a child to be diagnosed with ADHD, there must be two different environments in which the child has displayed his or her symptoms and it must occur before the child is twelve years of age (Halter, 2014). Children have a high comorbidity level with developmental, learning and psychiatric problems. There are three types of ADHD; inattentive type, hyperactive-impulsive type and combination type. With inattentive type the child displays disorganization, is unable to complete tasks, becomes easily bored, and
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disorder in childhood, defined by excessive distractibility and lack of adequate attention. Diagnoses of hyperactivity in people (patients) has been documented for centuries by physicians and scientists. Although not defined as ADHD, the symptoms described in earlier generations have total similarities to the more scientific named disorders of ADHD in current times.
What Is ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)? Some people may refer to it as ADD but ADHD is the correct name for it. ADHD is a chronic condition marked by persistent hyperactivity (being over active), inattention meaning not being able to focus, and sometimes impulsivity (not able to control one’s behavior). There are three subtypes of ADHD. Majority of symptoms fall under inattention. Hyperactive-impulsive symptoms are hyperactive and impulsive and combined the most common subtype in the U.S. is a mix of inattentive symptoms and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.