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Children Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in today’s Society
Shawnteka Tinsley
College Reading and Study Skills
Proffessor LaLinda Street
March 19, 2013

Children living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

In this article the authors Melinda Smith & Robert Segal discuss the behavior of children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD); Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). There are many noticeable symptoms that are recognizable before diagnosing children with (ADHD). Evaluating children can be very challenging and sometimes lead to misdiagnosing. There are several types of medications and treatments designed to help children cope with the difficulties of having the diagnosis. Many people consider a child who has been classified with (ADHD) to show disorderly and misbehaved ongoing behaviors. While research supports that when a child has problems with focusing and being overly energetic normally leads to behavioral issues but can be corrected with the proper treatments. (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by attention difficulties locomtor hyperactivity and poor impulse control. It is also associated with alteration in the brain cortical which mediates attention and behavioral control (Ezeani-Antwi &Vlasak, 2013). Inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are different levels to (ADHD) that a child may possess. (ADHD) makes it difficult for people to inhibit their spontaneous responses that can involve everything from movement to speech to attentiveness (Smith. M& Segal.R,2012). There are many ways symptom behaviors can be recognized when a child is being diagnosed with (ADHD). Smith & Segal (2012) writes “When any people think of (ADHD), they think of an out-of-control kid in motion, bouncing off the walls and disrupting everyone around” (Smith. M& Segal.R,2012). Children who are diagnosed with (ADHD) normally start showing signs around the age of seven. Sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between a child with (ADHD) from a child who displays normal behaviors. The most common symptoms found in children when diagnosed with (ADHD) are, displaying un-appropriated behaviors, problems with, being unable to sit still for long periods of time and focusing on things of non-interest.
When diagnosing (ADHD) some behaviors that children present can appear to be related to (ADHD) but are just average ways of a child’s behavior. Young boys have a better chance at being misdiagnosed because they are naturally over-genic. Young girls often get overlooked for (ADHD) symptoms due to the way they display there behaviors. Bates (2012) states “Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may conjure images of a distracted, over energetic young boy, but such preconception are often mistaken and seriously mislead.” (Bates 2012). It’s highly important to see a pediatrician or child psychologist who can properly diagnose children. The steps of diagnosing (ADHD) consist of gathering information from parents and school to thoroughly review the child behaviors and medical history. Children who are diagnosed with (ADHD) can have a combination of types such as inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity, inattention it all depends on the child symptoms that are being displayed.
When a child is treated for (ADHD) it requires a long period of medical treatments and therapy counseling. Stimulants are the most likely know drug treatments for (ADHD). The stimulant medications used to treat the disorder are Vyvanse, Dextrosta, Ritalin Adderall, Focalin,Concerta, Dexedrine,. There is also a non-stimulant drug treatment called Strattera. According to research done by Canadian Coordinating office for health technology assessment, stimulants have the strongest affect in controlling Attention Distractibility and impulsivity (Ezenia-Antwi&Vlaska 2013). Behavior therapy is another effective treatment that works well with pharmaceutical treatments. When diagnosing (ADHD) some behaviors that children present can appear to be related to (ADHD) but are just average ways of a child’s behavior. Young boys have a better chance at being misdiagnosed because they are naturally over-genic. Young girls often get overlooked for (ADHD) symptoms due to the way they display there behaviors. Bates (2012) states “Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may conjure images of a distracted, over energetic young boy, but such preconception are often mistaken and seriously mislead.” (Bates 2012).It’s highly important to see a pediatrician or child psychologist who can properly diagnose children. The steps of diagnosing (ADHD) consist of gathering information from parents and school to thoroughly review the child behaviors. Children who are diagnosed with (ADHD) can have a combination of types such as inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity, inattention it all depends on the child symptoms that are being displayed.

When children are diagnose with (ADHD) it doesn’t just affect the child it affects the child’s family and teachers. Storeygard (2013) sates “Aspergers Syndrome, nonverbal learning disorder and pervasive developmental disorder reflects the frustration parents feel when communicating with school centers” (Storeygard, 2012). Parents work together with schools to assure their child’s special educational needs are being meet. Parents also make special accommodations that can suit the child in order to keep peace in the home. Teachers manage to adapt to the students learning ability by working with children’s parents as well as creating ways to keep children more engaged into the material.
(ADHD) seems to be multiplying and affecting children all over the world. There has been many tests performed on children to determine if a one has (ADHD). Evidence supports when a child is properly treated for (ADHD) with pharmaceutical and behavior interventions most children learn to control the disabilities and behavior problems. Children with (ADHD) also have a better success rate when special accommodations are met by schools and families.

Reference

Smith, M, & Seagal, R. (2012, December). Add/adhd in children signs and symptoms. Retrieved from www.helpguide.org Storeygard, J. (2012, September). My child "can". Retrieved from www.eparent.com Ezeani-Antwi, R. & Vlask, E. (2012, September). Where do we go from here? Retrieved from http://www.eparent.com/ Bates, M. (2012, May-June). Calm down, boys: adolescent girls have adhd, too. Retrieved from www.psychologytoday.com