want a convenient way to solve a complicated problem. Ritalin is a central nervous system stimulant that is somewhat similar to amphetamines. It was created in 1955‚ classified as a controlled substance in 1971‚ and became the drug of choice for ADHD in 1981. It is also used in treating narcolepsy. It is thought to activate the brain stem arousal system and cortex‚ and‚ like cocaine‚ works on the neurotransmitter dopamine. It appears to increase the levels of dopamine in the frontal lobe where
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Examine the concepts of normality and abnormality (22mks) Abnormality may be defined as behavior that causes distress‚ loss of freedom‚ physical or emotional pain‚ and increased risk of death or injury to self or something that causes a disability of some sort. Abnormal behaviour is however difficult to diagnose because it is‚ to a large extent‚ based on the symptoms people exhibit. Psychiatrists and psychologists use a standardized system called a diagnostic manual to help them but this system
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STL31 Communication and Professional Relationships With Children‚ Young People and Adults. 1.1) Effective communication is vital in developing positive relationships in children‚ young people and Adults. For example: The parent’s evenings recently took place at the school where I work. During each appointment‚ the teacher had to explain to the parents of each pupil‚ exactly how their child was progressing in school. Some children had been doing very well‚ and so the teacher had many positive
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Observation/assessor Observation/expert witness Written account Tick Tick Tick Witness testimony Knowledge questions Professional discussion Tick Tick Tick Unit Outcome Assessment details 4222-378 Outcome 1
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The Researchers Abapo‚ Ma. Jane T. Graduated from Merida Vocational School Donayre‚ Irene C. Graduated from Genaro B. Lureῇana National High School Lanutan‚ Michelle. Graduated from Damulaan National High School Mahinay‚ Mona Liza. Graduated from New Ormoc City National High School Mayor‚ Yvonne. Graduated from Damulaan National High School Mones‚ Alma Ria L. Graduated from Hilongos National Vocational School Nuevo‚ Jelanie. Graduated from Cataingan National High School
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Emotional and behavioural disorder is an emotional disability characterised by an inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers. For preschool-age children‚ this would include other care givers. Rhode‚ Jenson and Davies (1999) describe children with emotional and behavioural problems as “tough kids”‚ perhaps no other label describes them so well. This category of kids may include children with schizophrenia‚ affective disorders‚ anxiety disorders
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Elijah Pickens 6th / 7th period 3/25/13 The book I read was Son of Neptune‚ by Rick Riordan. It was 513 pages long. The setting of the book Son of Neptune primarily took place in Camp Jupiter in California. The book says‚ "The geography could’ve been anywhere in northern California." An example showing that it took place in Camp Jupiter is‚ "Thank you‚ Percy Jackson‚ for bringing me to Camp Jupiter."It is a camp for Roman demigods and it is basically New Rome. Demigods have one
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disorder in a lifetime because of the rarity. Woziak‚ along with the famous Harvard child psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Biederman‚ felt that there were a number of children whose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) problems seemed to stem beyond the normal anger characteristics of ADHD ("Children labeled ’bipolar’‚" 2010). Doctors Biederman and Woziak both professors and researchers at Harvard Medical School‚ published research in 1995 to reflect a much more violent attention deficit hyperactivity
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by his stepfather. Elias was a client of this community center approximately 18 months earlier. Elias had been referred for poor impulse control and hyperactivity. At that time he was diagnosed as having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He also met with the agency psychiatrist who had prescribed Elias Focalin. His cased was closed after only a few sessions due to the family’s inconsistency and withdrawal from services. At this point in time Elias has been attending his
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services and modification in order to participate in the school program. 29 Characteristics Miss school frequently physical restrictions Inattentiveness Other medication side effects 30 Common Other Health Impairment 1. Asthma 2. ADD 3. ADHD 4. Diabetes These health conditions impair a student’s ability to perform successfully in their education UNLESS MODIFICATIONS ARE MADE. 31 ASTHMA “Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder that produces airway hyperresponsiveness‚ air flow
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