Adhd Research Paper
Kids are being misdiagnosed with ADHD
A Review of ADHD For the past 100 years how to treat children with ADHD has been among controversy. I am sure you are wondering what is ADHD? Several families have found themselves asking the same questions. ADHD is a common developmental and behavioral disorder. It is characterized by poor concentration, distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulses that are inappropriate for the child's age. Children with ADHD are easily distracted by sights and sounds in their environment, cannot concentrate for long periods of time, are restless and impulsive, or have a tendency to daydream and be slow to complete tasks. (webcenter.health.webmd.netscape.com/content/article/45/1663-51211, 2006). In my research …show more content…
From the article, What Drug Makers of ADD and ADHD Drugs Don't Want You To know, (www.ritalindeath.com), thousands of children have died from using psychotropic drugs. Some of these cases are listed below:
Eleven year-old Stephanie Hall's school teacher suggested that she be tested for ADHD. Stephanie's death was caused from the Ritalin used to treat ADHD.
Ten year-old Shaina Louise Dunkle was diagnosed with ADHD by her school psychologist. Shania's death was caused from the Desipramine used to treat ADHD. Fourteen year-old Matthew Smith diagnosed with ADHD by his school psychologist. Matthew's death was caused from the Ritalin used to control his behavior. His Certificate of Death reads, Death caused from Long Term Use of Methylphenidate, (Ritalin).
In the article, Death From Ritalin The Truth Behind ADHD, it continues on about the death of Matthew Smith. According to Dr. Ljuba Dragovic, the chief pathologist in Oakland County Michigan, an autopsy revealed that Matthew's heart showed clear signs of small vessel damage, the type caused by stimulant drugs like amphetamines. A full-grown man's heart weighs about 350 grams and Matthew's heart weighed about 402 grams.
Parents' Lifestyle Changes are Leading Professionals to Think that Many Children Have …show more content…
After the seminar the family went and spoke with Dr. Phillip Breamer, MD pediatrics. The doctor asked if there had been any changes within the family recently, and the family told him they were working more and had less time for recreational activities with their children. . The family, after speaking with Dr. Breamer, went home and discussed how they could change their schedules to fit activities with their children at home. After a couple of weeks working with the children and focusing more on their needs, the children were back to normal. So as you can see, children need exercise and play time with their parents at home, so when they are at school they are less rambunctious and more focused in the
A Review of ADHD For the past 100 years how to treat children with ADHD has been among controversy. I am sure you are wondering what is ADHD? Several families have found themselves asking the same questions. ADHD is a common developmental and behavioral disorder. It is characterized by poor concentration, distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulses that are inappropriate for the child's age. Children with ADHD are easily distracted by sights and sounds in their environment, cannot concentrate for long periods of time, are restless and impulsive, or have a tendency to daydream and be slow to complete tasks. (webcenter.health.webmd.netscape.com/content/article/45/1663-51211, 2006). In my research …show more content…
From the article, What Drug Makers of ADD and ADHD Drugs Don't Want You To know, (www.ritalindeath.com), thousands of children have died from using psychotropic drugs. Some of these cases are listed below:
Eleven year-old Stephanie Hall's school teacher suggested that she be tested for ADHD. Stephanie's death was caused from the Ritalin used to treat ADHD.
Ten year-old Shaina Louise Dunkle was diagnosed with ADHD by her school psychologist. Shania's death was caused from the Desipramine used to treat ADHD. Fourteen year-old Matthew Smith diagnosed with ADHD by his school psychologist. Matthew's death was caused from the Ritalin used to control his behavior. His Certificate of Death reads, Death caused from Long Term Use of Methylphenidate, (Ritalin).
In the article, Death From Ritalin The Truth Behind ADHD, it continues on about the death of Matthew Smith. According to Dr. Ljuba Dragovic, the chief pathologist in Oakland County Michigan, an autopsy revealed that Matthew's heart showed clear signs of small vessel damage, the type caused by stimulant drugs like amphetamines. A full-grown man's heart weighs about 350 grams and Matthew's heart weighed about 402 grams.
Parents' Lifestyle Changes are Leading Professionals to Think that Many Children Have …show more content…
After the seminar the family went and spoke with Dr. Phillip Breamer, MD pediatrics. The doctor asked if there had been any changes within the family recently, and the family told him they were working more and had less time for recreational activities with their children. . The family, after speaking with Dr. Breamer, went home and discussed how they could change their schedules to fit activities with their children at home. After a couple of weeks working with the children and focusing more on their needs, the children were back to normal. So as you can see, children need exercise and play time with their parents at home, so when they are at school they are less rambunctious and more focused in the