contents Introduction ADHD Epsen act Impact on learning Recommendations Reflection and conclusions Bibliography Introduction The author of this report chooses to write about a child with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and from now on will be referred to as ADHD. He is at present studying to be a Special needs assistant at Waterford College of further education. His work placement is in a crèche where he sometimes helps a child who not diagnosed with ADHD‚ the staff think he may
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The Debate There has been a debate over whether ADHD is being overdiagnosed‚ thus overmedicating patients. The rate of ADHD diagnoses has increased immensely. In 1990‚ 900‚000 youths were diagnosed with the disorder; while in 2000‚ three to four million children are diagnosed with the disorder (Mayes‚ 2009). This increased rate can be attributed to many factors. The age range for the diagnosis of ADHD has broadened‚ allowing more children as young as four to be diagnosed with the disorder (Rubin
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In today’s world ADHD is becoming more of a thing or a problem now than it was in years past. People now days may not be as informed about this condition as people should be. I feel as if it is becoming more of a “problem” that it really should be and people are struggling with this condition. They are most likely unaware of the problems that these people face and how hard it is to go on about their day like nothing is going on in their mind. ADD and ADHD are different things as to where people can
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Ashford University Danielle S. Taylor ESE315: Survey of Exceptional Students (BDJ1520A) Instructor: Nancy Forbes June 2‚ 2015 Standard procedure when parents request diagnosis for a child without ADHD: o A federal law‚ called Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA)‚ requires public schools to facilitate the evaluation of students who show signs of learning disabilities following standard procedures (Powell‚ 2013). o Generally‚ the
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Nearly one in 10 children in the United States is being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder‚ according to a new government study. That’s an increase of more than 40% percent compared to a decade ago. Today‚ over 30 million children in the United States have been identified with this disorder‚ and 99% of those diagnosed have been prescribed a stimulant-based medication. Article‚ The ADHD Epidemic in America‚ questions why so many people‚ especially children‚ are being diagnosed
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kaleidoscope by coming to a conclusive diagnosis based on one account. ADHD symptoms are “context dependent” which means the child’s ability to focus and or sit still in one instance does not rule out a very high level of hyperactivity in another instance. Doctors also do not take the time to rule out other conditions that may be the factor besides ADHD‚ which is the easiest to jump to diagnose (Luman et al.‚ 2009). The theory I will connect to ADHD is the attribution theory including attribution biases. This
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Disorder‚ (ADHD)‚ this disorder is widely diagnosed. Discussions over the medication has focused on the question of whether it’s causing more harm than good. The majority of doctors are advocates for medicating those with ADHD and believe the drugs are allowing children to focus better in school settings and other aspects of their lives. Drugs such as Adderall‚ Ritalin and‚ Desoxyn are more commonly used. However Anti-drug activist speculate the harmful side-effects of putting children on psychological
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My opinion is that is ADHD drugs being overdiagnosed. Kids have been using ADHD drugs for a while. They aren’t bad for kids or tennagers . They help kids to be less disruptive at school and home. Kids and teens have been using them because they become less disruptive. Also less hyperactive and less impulsive. 60 - 80 % of kids and teenagers use them and they act more calm. About 4 million children use ADHD . Eight percent of all youths in the U.S. take prescription drugs. Kids between 6-12 use
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The diagnosis method for ADHD is a subjectively answered scoring system where doctors present symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity to their patients. If the patients believe that they exhibit a sufficient amount of symptoms in daily life‚ an ADHD diagnosis takes place. As a result of the subjectivity of the testing‚ there are misdiagnoses‚ incorrect treatments given‚ and a glaring lack of education about medications used to alleviate the symptoms of this disorder. While doctors argue that
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things that do not connect to something that affects the perception of the stimuli surrounding us. Common symptoms of ADHD or better known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may have a low tolerance for frustration. ADAH make children do things out of the ordinary like make loud noises‚ have difficulty with tasks like following instructions and organizing things. Children cannot sit to watch a television program‚ interruption of others or excessive talking‚ do not wait for instructions‚ always
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