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    in the U.S. are on too many psychotropic drugs (such as Prozac and Ritalin). Is this true or are these medications improving the lives of our children who are truly suffering from these disorders (such as depression‚ obsessive-compulsive disorder‚ ADHD‚ etc.)? " Several kids in the US are on psychotropic drugs e.g. Prozac and Ritalin which haven’t undergone full investigation in children clinical trials. There is a widespread practice where psychiatrists’ prescribe these medications off label. This

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    Introduction The medical home is a team based health care delivery model led by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides comprehensive and continuous medical care to patients with the goal of obtaining maximized health outcomes. It is an approach to providing comprehensive primary care for children‚ youth and adults. Several key foci are important in understanding the overall concept of the medical home. First‚ the concept of the medical home dates back to the 1960’s and has evolved since

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    Theme 02 “Children with ADHD continue to pose a considerable challenge to their families and the society at large.” Discuss this statement critically. (100 marks) Table of Contents 1. Introduction Pg 3 2. Characteristics of a child suffering with ADHD Pg 3 3. How a child with ADHD affects the family Pg 4 3.1 The parents Pg 4 3.1.1 Father Pg 4 3.1.2 Mother Pg 5 3.2 Siblings Pg 6 4. The ADHD child and the school Pg 7

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    HOW SOCIETY VIEWS CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER I. Society Views A. Society Views on Children with ADHD B. How Society Affects the Development of the ADHD Child 1. Mental development 2. Physical development 3. Social development II. Diagnosis A. Reasons for Seeking Professional Diagnosis B. How the Diagnosis is Made C. Why the Diagnosis can be Incorrect III. Treatment A. Ritalin B. Modern Therapy 1. Herbal Therapy 2

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    Children with ADHD By Denise DeWalt Abstract: This article covers the topic of outcomes as it relates to children with ADHD. They address five very important questions that relate to these students. They also discuss and share that research has come up with very few positive solutions that help academic outcomes with those diagnosed with ADHD. My research left me with more questions than answers as I found that there are very divisive opinions surrounding the topic of ADHD and its legitimacy

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    CHAPTER 15 TREATMENT OF ADHD IN SCHOOL SETTINGS Linda Pfiffner‚ George J. DuPaul‚ and Russell Barkley Over the past decade‚ the quantity of information about ADHD and schoolbased interventions has proliferated. A number of efforts sponsored by the US Department of Education have resulted in readily available written documents about recommended school-based interventions for meeting the needs of students with ADHD (see OSEP 2004). Major education journals and professional education associations

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    Psychological and Social Development (LG0901G) STUDENT ID: 0905405/0901361 Critically evaluate the Medical Model and the Social Model of Disability‚ as applied to people with learning difficulties/disabilities. Your answer should address how these models have developed over time. Within the essay consideration should be given to the place of intelligence and labelling within each model. Also discuss how each model affects the possibilities for inclusion amongst people with learning difficulties/disabilities

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    Diagnosed With ADHD? Kylie Sifford Abnormal Psychology Are Children Being Overly Diagnosed With ADHD Throughout the medical field Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)‚ has been and continues to be a popular subject for debate. In the past critics led us to believe that ADHD was just a glorified disease for parents to medicate their disruptive and sometimes unruly children‚ but now some doctors studies show that it is an actual biological disorder. ADHD is the most

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    just none at all. Sometimes these kids are labeled as trouble makers‚ or criticized for being lazy‚ disrespectful and undisciplined. Kids like these just may have Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder known as (ADD/ADHD). Disorders like these often appears very early in a little ones childhood. The average age is usually around seven. Having such problem could make it difficult for people to inhibit their spontaneous responses; it can affect everything from

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    Medication vs. Natural Treatment for ADHD DeVry University Medication vs. Natural Treatment for ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (also known as ADHD) is an increasing struggle among children in today’s society that affects them at home‚ in their social lives and academically. Many people think that all-natural treatments are the only way to help children who struggle with ADHD; however‚ despite the controversy over using medication with possible side effects‚ Adderall can be a helpful

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