ADHD and Autism I chose this topic of ADHD and autism because I had heard of these two disorders many times before and had always wondered what they were. The subject of why children act differently than others had always interested me since I was little. I have experienced and interacted with a young boy that had autism before and I found that the way he interacted with me and others around him was fascinating. Before researching‚ I knew that ADHD and autism weren’t sicknesses like the flu
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Kryshna Estor and Timmy Bete Peralta ADHD What are the causes of ADHD? Causes of ADHD are still unidentified‚ but they com from inherited genes. Researches focused on studying the genes cause ADHD. Improper care of a pregnant mother may cause risks of ADHD to the baby. Lead may also cause ADHD (Patricia Quinn‚ 2011). The hallmark symptoms are hyperactivity‚ impulsivity‚ or inattention. The symptoms would have an impact on a child’s life‚ negatively. ADHD would start 6 months and is present
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ADHD Medication Children have been getting diagnosed with ADHD‚ or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder. Many parents believe that their child has the symptoms of ADHD because they cannot stay focused on the task at hand‚ and using their children to get something that they want. People are over medicating their children and using ADHD as an excuse. It is negligent to give children medicine such as Methylphenidate‚ also known as Ritalin‚ because it is an equivalent to cocaine and is highly
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Overcoming my ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (also known as ADHD) is a common condition that affects children and adolescents‚ and can carry on to adulthood. ADHD is a problem with inattentiveness‚ over-activity‚ and impulsivity. Depression‚ lack of sleep‚ learning disabilities‚ tic disorders‚ and behavior problems may be confused with‚ or appear with‚ ADHD. I always had problems paying attention and focusing. I was always extremely hyperactive‚ always running around wanting to
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ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders. Approximately 3-7% of school-aged children have the disorder. Prevalence rates seem to vary by community‚ with some research indicating that larger cities may have rates as high as 10-15%. ADHD produces symptoms that are characterized by distractibility‚ hyperactivity‚ poor impulse control‚ and forgetfulness. The "attention deficit" component of ADHD refers to inattention‚ or difficulty focusing for long periods and being easily distractible.
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Hyperactivity Disorder: ADHD in Adults (www.WebMD.com) ADHD is not an adult-onset disorder‚ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most well-recognized childhood developmental problems. This condition is characterized by inattention‚ hyperactivity and impulsiveness. It is now known about 60% of children with ADHD continue to have it as adults. That translates into 4% of the US adult population‚ or 8 million adults. However‚ few adults are identified or treated for adult ADHD. Adults
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Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most well-recognized childhood developmental problems. This condition is characterized by inattention‚ hyperactivity and impulsiveness. It is now known that these symptoms continue into adulthood for about 60% of children with ADHD. That translates into 4% of the US adult population‚ or 8 million adults. However‚ few adults are identified or treated for adult ADHD. Adults with ADHD…it could be you
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Is ADHD a real disorder? Yes Present under the case under these headings. 1. Symptoms – what are they? 2. Diagnosis – How is it diagnosed? 3. Treatment · How best to treat it? · What role the family might play? 4. ADHD in adults – Is it any different? No 1. Evidence that most children diagnosed with ADHD are not suffering a neurological disorder. 2. What other types of neurological disorders/issues might explain hyperactivity and distractibility? 3. What other factors about
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with ADHD? Thesis Statement: Proper diagnoses is the first step to any treatment plan for ADHD in children‚ then the doctor and parent create a treatment plan‚ this is when the decision to use medication‚ behavioral therapy‚ herbal medication‚ and/or alternative treatments is made. Full-Sentence Outline I) Under diagnosed or over diagnosed? Probably both! Parents and professionals are faced with a challenging task when it comes to treating Attention Deficient Hyper Disorder (ADHD or ADD)
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Medicalization of ADHD Abstract This research taken by Dr. Rebekah Richards‚ looks at the medicalization of ADHD in children and in adults. The review was published on January 5‚ 2011. This research draws upon mostly primary sources including sociology journals‚ published letters‚ and a complete collection of the Doctoral Review. Most prior research on medicalization focuses on connection to ADHD and the personalities that are associated with it. This case example shows how medicalization can
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