Maladaptive behavior such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common among children. The diagnosis of ADHD in adults can be more difficult than in children. There are many controversial issues surrounding adult/child (ADHD) which include history‚ symptoms‚ treatment‚ and causes. Historically speaking‚ ADHD is generally thought to be a childhood disorder. However‚ data suggest that many adults‚ both male and female are affected. Most patients diagnosed during childhood carry the
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The Effects of ADHD in Children Having a child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder‚ I have witnessed first-hand the effects it has on a child’s life. Though many teachers discount the validity of ADHD‚ this disorder‚ if left untreated‚ affects a child’s daily life‚ causing them to experience forgetfulness‚ short attention spans‚ insecurities‚ and frustration. Fortunately‚ there are many treatments available to help treat the disorder‚ so that children who are diagnosed and experience
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Occupational therapists intervene in the lives of individuals who are physically and mentally incapable of performing daily routines. Occupational therapists treat individuals with a variety of disorders including cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is one of the more serious disorders occupational therapists have to come across in their careers. In actuality‚ cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders and is prominent in children‚ “Cerebral palsy is a blanket term that refers to a group of disorders
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Often referred to by many as stammering‚ the Stuttering Foundation defined stuttering as a “communication disorder in which the flow of speech is broken by repetitions (li-li-like this)‚ prolongations (lllllike this)‚ or abnormal stoppages (no sound) of sounds and syllables.”It is believed that about one percent in every general population stutters‚ being more common in males than females. With the precise cause of stuttering unknown and the combination of factors such as genetics‚ development (child)
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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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The use of methylphenidate among students: the future of enhancement? This Article discussed the the phenomena of ADHD medication on college campuses. Outram opens by informing the reader how methylphenidate works in your body and why it is used with people diagnosed with ADHD. He leads into exposing the similarities of ADHD medication and cocaine‚ the two drugs are extremely in the symptoms a user receives. The article used multiple studies to display the recent rise in use of ADHD medication
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A clear link cannot be made until more concrete research is done on the causes of ADHD. More research should also be done on the effects of Methylphenidate and its potential as a drug of abuse. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder also known as ADHD is a psychiatric disorder that affects 5 to 10% of children worldwide (Volkow‚ et al.‚ 2002). The real life implications of ADHD are very detrimental
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1.Adzenys XR-ODT-is a federally controlled substance (CII) because it can be abused or lead to dependence‚ keep it in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse.selling or giving away may harm others and it is against the law. 2.ADHD -or known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder-is a medical condition that affects their behavior. 3.Anxiety-a feeling of worry‚nervousness‚or unease ‚typicall about an imminent event or something with an
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) showing they are abused widely in society. This article intels possible legal issues related to the topic and the historical discourse concerning addiction associated with the use of amphetamines and methylphenidate for the treatment of ADHD‚ Lambert’s theories and the research counterclaims that are used to support the pharmaceutical manufacturer’s report that ’adequate treatment of ADHD may reduce the risk of substance abuse’. There are limitations in the
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Over the past 40 years there has been a great deal of controversy regarding the distribution of the leading stimulant Ritalin among ADHD patients. Many critics feel that the drug is widely overprescribed. “Additionally‚ they claim that Ritalin (methylphenidate) is inherently dangerous and that the entire system of the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD is seriously flawed‚” (Safer‚ 2000). On the other hand‚ there are individuals that have dealt with ADHD patients first hand and swear by the beneficial
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