ADHD in Children In the article‚ ADHD in Children‚ journalist Valerie Strauss defines ADHD by stating “ADHD is a common research topic; many teachers and parents Strauss defines ADHD as a brain-based medical disorder that affects the behavior of people across age‚ gender‚ intelligence‚ and socio-economical lines. Kids with ADHD may daydream a lot‚ talk too much‚ frequently forget and lose things‚ display impulsivity and risk-taking behaviors and have trouble making transitions” (ADHD in Children)
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Summary Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is stated in the DSM-5 to have the symptoms of impulsivity‚ inattention‚ and hyperactivity. In order for one to be diagnosed with ADHD‚ all symptoms must be present. ADHD is most common among children from three to six years old. Although children are hyperactive innately‚ one can have higher amounts that disrupt their daily lives. ADHD can interrupt a child’s life by producing mental and behavioral effects. Whether it be at home or school
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Student Professor English 101 18 Aug. 2009 Children with ADHD ADHD may not make someone look different on the surface‚ but one can see it plainly if they know what behavior traits to look for. ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed chronic psychiatric conditions among children and is based on such behavioral criteria as impulsivity‚ hyperactivity‚ inattention and or learning disabilities (Curbing Impulsivity). It is the single
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Since ADHD is a chronic disorder it cannot be cured‚ but there is medication available to help with the symptoms of ADHD. This kind of medication is not available over the counter. The main types of ADHD drugs are methylphenidates‚ one of which is Ritalin. Ritalin is classified as a psych stimulate drug. It also comes in a variety of forms: straight Ritalin‚ SR Ritalin‚ Metadate CD and ED‚ Focalin TM‚ and the strongest of them all Concerta (Nagera and Emeritus). ADHD drugs are a fast working “chill
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The biological or medical model approach examines psychological disorders as a type of illness and assumes it is a physical issue. The approach believes that factors such as genes‚ bio-chemistry‚ neuro-anatomy and germs are the causes of psychological disorders‚ and use treatments such as drugs and psychosurgery to rectify them. (Saul McLeod‚ 2008/2014) Anxiolytic drugs such as benzodiazepines are commonly used in the treatment of somebody with depression or bipolar as they increase activity in the
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Amphetamine or Amfetamine‚ also known as alpha-methyl-phenethylamine‚ phenyl-isopropylamine‚ beta-phenyl-isopropylamine‚ and benzedrine‚ is a prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. It is also used to treat symptoms of traumatic brain injury and the daytime drowsiness symptoms of narcolepsy and chronic fatigue syndrome. Initially it was more popularly used to diminish the appetite and to control weight. Brand names of the
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diagnosing ADHD medication to children and adults. Attention deficit disorder is a range of behavioral disorders occurring in children and adults‚ including such symptoms as poor concentration‚ hyperactivity‚ and impulsivity to say the least. There has been an alarming increase of diagnosis and treatment for attention deficit disorder‚ this has people writing articles and performing studies to show the pro and cons that both support and oppose the increase of diagnosis. Attention deficit disorder is most
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no known cures for ADHD. There are various treatments that may help cognitive function and reduce the symptoms of ADHD. Treatments include medication‚ therapy‚ and training techniques. In context of medication used could be stimulants that could be used are“Adderall‚ Adderall XR‚ Concerta‚ Daytrana‚ Dexedrine‚ Dexeterine Spansule‚ Focalin‚ Focalin XR‚ Metadate CD‚ Metadate ER‚ Methylin ER‚ Ritalin‚ Ritalin La‚ Ritalin SR and Vyvanse.”(Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Stimulant Therapy)
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Albert Einstein‚ who lived from March 14‚ 1879 to April 18‚ 1955‚ was a theoretical physicist‚ humanist‚ mathematician‚ and a genius. It is believed that the famous scientist dealt with ADHD throughout his life. ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. People with ADHD usually have trouble paying attention‚ controlling impulsive behaviors‚ or are overly active. It is said that when Einstein was in college‚ he was never organized and often skipped classes or came to class and thought
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Shianne Johnson Mr.Sinden Anatomy July 29‚ 2013 ADHD ADHD is also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD affects children and it last until adulthood. About 1 in 10 children (aged 4-17 years) have been diagnosed with ADHD at some point in their lifetime. This is about 5.4 million children in the United States. ADHD is genetic. ADHD can be treated by medication and behavior therapy. There are 3 different types of ADHD‚ each with different symptoms: Inattentive type: * Fails
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