Category: ADHD

  • Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity a Real Disorder?

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    Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent children neurodevelopmental diseases. It is typically identified during childhood and frequently persists into maturity. This essay aims to answer the research question, Is ADHD a genetic or fake psychological disorder? Some justifications for ADHD as a genetic disorder are syndromic diseases, such as…

  • Aspects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurologic and developmental illness diagnosed in childhood and can continue in adulthood. Treatment of this disease often raises questions for both pediatricians and parents. Therefore, disseminated information regarding this issue must be accurate and cover all the areas that are…

  • Is ADHD Genetically Passed Down to Family Members?

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    Thapar, Anita. Discoveries on the genetics of ADHD in the 21st century: new findings and their implications. American Journal of Psychiatry vol. 175, no. 10, 2018, pp. 943-950. Web. The main purpose of the article is to explore genetic findings on ADHD and consider their impact on clinical practice. The article is a review of…

  • A Special Education Plan: Grade 1 Male Student With ADHD

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    Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common brain disorder that can normally be found in children, but people of all ages can suffer from it. ADHD is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder. According to medical practitioners, this disorder usually affects the brain areas that are responsible for planning, thinking, and concentrating. Scientists have been…

  • A Counseling Theory for Child with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

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    Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is usually spread among children and adolescents. The disorder is associated with lack of concentration and impulsive, hyperactive behavior, disturbing the childs learning process. Proper educational counseling can help students with ADHD to cope with the problem. There are three major counseling theories. The first one is based on psychoanalysis,…

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Students

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    Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an immensely significant problem for the suffering children in the domain of education. This psychiatric disorder hurdles the learning of an adolescent by negatively impacting on the capacity to concentrate or focus during the process of learning. Children with ADHD find it difficult to cope up with the…

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder at School

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    Table of Contents Introduction Environment Behavior Management Individual Observed Individual Relationships Independence Reference Introduction The following are observations of Jacob, a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which was made at Cornell Junior Public School. The school is a community-based learning institution whose functions are grounded on the cultural strengths of the surrounding community.…

  • Characteristics of ADHD

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    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) refers to disorders of the nervous system. Neurological disorders are based on prerequisites of a neurological nature. Preconditions most often appear during childhood and are detrimental to personal, social, academic, or professional growth. They are usually associated with stopping ongoing responses after feedback on errors, difficulties in acquiring, maintaining, or…

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Prominent Aspects, Management, and Prevention

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    Introduction Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by a pattern of inattention or hyperactivity in a person. A patient with ADHD has a hard time keeping their attention on one subject, often suffering from hyperactive bursts of energy and struggling with impulsive decision-making (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021). While any person can struggle with…

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis Controversy

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    Table of Contents Introduction The Biological Causes of ADHD Environmental Reasons for the Recent Increase ADHD vs. Normal Child Development Manipulating ADHD Diagnosis Conclusion References Introduction ADHD is characterized by abnormally high levels of hyperactive and impulsive behaviors. Children affected by this disorder are notoriously difficult students: they can barely focus their attention on a…