adhd
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: an inattentive endeavor
Steven Salgado
Hillsborough community college
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: an inattentive endeavor Some students have major difficulties in life when faced with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or more commonly referred to as “ADHD” , although if recognized early by noticing symptoms this disorder can be properly treated and contained causing minimal troubles for the victim. ADHD will distinguish itself commonly at an early age. There are exceptions to this with ADHD in adults. Some people can go years without noticing their disorder. These people in particular fall to the devastating effects of this disorder. They do have the power in their case to recognize the problem and see a doctor in order to receive treatment. There is a wide array of treatment available for those diagnosed with ADHD. This paper will break down information published by various authors and professionals in the medical field. How noticeable is ADHD? The answer is ADHD is very noticeable if you are familiar with the symptoms that accompany it. According to Mannering (1998) some of the few symptoms to look out for are inattention, hyperactivity and disorganization. Inattention is when you notice that a person is having a hard time paying attention, usually this involves when a person is missing details and making common mistakes (Mannering, 1998). A child who may have frequent instances instead of just a single occurrence may have ADHD. This is simply because a person with ADHD will have constant symptoms. A person with problems everywhere rather than just at school and not at home should seek medical attention. Symptoms can vary depending on the level of ADHD. Some people may have a more advanced type of ADHD while others may have mild ADHD with mild symptoms. These symptoms can be very hard to control if not treated, they can cause a wide variety of problems at school, home, work etc. Also,
Steven Salgado
Hillsborough community college
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: an inattentive endeavor Some students have major difficulties in life when faced with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or more commonly referred to as “ADHD” , although if recognized early by noticing symptoms this disorder can be properly treated and contained causing minimal troubles for the victim. ADHD will distinguish itself commonly at an early age. There are exceptions to this with ADHD in adults. Some people can go years without noticing their disorder. These people in particular fall to the devastating effects of this disorder. They do have the power in their case to recognize the problem and see a doctor in order to receive treatment. There is a wide array of treatment available for those diagnosed with ADHD. This paper will break down information published by various authors and professionals in the medical field. How noticeable is ADHD? The answer is ADHD is very noticeable if you are familiar with the symptoms that accompany it. According to Mannering (1998) some of the few symptoms to look out for are inattention, hyperactivity and disorganization. Inattention is when you notice that a person is having a hard time paying attention, usually this involves when a person is missing details and making common mistakes (Mannering, 1998). A child who may have frequent instances instead of just a single occurrence may have ADHD. This is simply because a person with ADHD will have constant symptoms. A person with problems everywhere rather than just at school and not at home should seek medical attention. Symptoms can vary depending on the level of ADHD. Some people may have a more advanced type of ADHD while others may have mild ADHD with mild symptoms. These symptoms can be very hard to control if not treated, they can cause a wide variety of problems at school, home, work etc. Also,
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