Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Ashford University Danielle S. Taylor ESE315: Survey of Exceptional Students (BDJ1520A) Instructor: Nancy Forbes June 2‚ 2015 Standard procedure when parents request diagnosis for a child without ADHD: o A federal law‚ called Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA)‚ requires public schools to facilitate the evaluation of students who show signs of learning disabilities following standard procedures (Powell‚ 2013). o Generally‚ the
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What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder? ADHD is a behavioral disorder that is neurodevelopmental in origin—meaning it is caused by a biological problem with the brain functions that control emotions and learning (Low Birthweight in Newborns). Symptoms of this disorder range from mild to severe‚ and not all children will have the same symptoms. Although no main source is known to cause this disorder‚ doctors and researchers believe that ADHD symptoms are linked to neurodevelopmental problems
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an increase of more than 40% percent compared to a decade ago. Today‚ over 30 million children in the United States have been identified with this disorder‚ and 99% of those diagnosed have been prescribed a stimulant-based medication. Article‚ The ADHD Epidemic in America‚ questions why so many people‚ especially children‚ are being diagnosed and prescribed at such an increased rate. Some say that doctors are over diagnosing patients while others believe that the epidemic is simply related to the
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kaleidoscope by coming to a conclusive diagnosis based on one account. ADHD symptoms are “context dependent” which means the child’s ability to focus and or sit still in one instance does not rule out a very high level of hyperactivity in another instance. Doctors also do not take the time to rule out other conditions that may be the factor besides ADHD‚ which is the easiest to jump to diagnose (Luman et al.‚ 2009). The theory I will connect to ADHD is the attribution theory including attribution biases. This
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suggested that antihypertensive drugs can be used to effectively manage ADHD symptoms‚ particularly hyperactive behavior and violent tendencies. It was found that anti-hypertensive drugs clonidine and guanfacine can improve the brain’s use of dopamine and inhibit the production of too much norepinephrine. Clonidine was also discovered to be better than stimulants at reducing hyperactivity‚ impulsivity‚ and mood swings. But are these ADHD medications necessarily safer than stimulant drugs? There are many
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stimuli in the environment” (Feldman‚2013). Attention allows us to focus on something particular in our environment while tuning out things that do not connect to something that affects the perception of the stimuli surrounding us. Common symptoms of ADHD or better known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may have a low tolerance for frustration. ADAH make children do things out of the ordinary like make loud noises‚ have difficulty with tasks like following instructions and organizing things
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the answer to treating ADHD‚ a neurobehavioral disorder that causes problems with attention‚ impulsivity and overactivity‚ according to the National Resource Center on AD/HD. In fact‚ experts say that using medication to treat the chronic disorder that affects between 3 percent and 7 percent of school-age children is not necessary in all cases. However‚ what is necessary - whether your child is on medication or not - is using other elements to control the effects of ADHD. The following tips can
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When it comes to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder‚ (ADHD)‚ this disorder is widely diagnosed. Discussions over the medication has focused on the question of whether it’s causing more harm than good. The majority of doctors are advocates for medicating those with ADHD and believe the drugs are allowing children to focus better in school settings and other aspects of their lives. Drugs such as Adderall‚ Ritalin and‚ Desoxyn are more commonly used. However Anti-drug activist speculate the harmful
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Review of WebMD article on ADHD Now a days‚ most people will believe everything that they read on the internet. This can provide them with false information on the subject they are researching. Not only does the false information give you a incorrect analysis‚ you may be dealing with a completely different illness or disease that the website is explaining. However‚ WebMD is a good source to find information on any type of disease or illnesses. I feel‚ when looking for medical information on disease
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ADHD is not a condition cure but is managed with proper medications‚ training‚ therapy it can be controlled per the national institute of mental health. Treatment provides those who are dealing with this condition a chance of having a better grasp of the symptom of inattention‚ hyperactivates- impulsivity that ADHD regularly demonstrate from a modest task from home to a public situation. The CDC stated that gene plays a part in the development of ADHD‚ it a disorder that has shown increased amount
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