...classroom Introduction Attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be defined as a development related disorder that affects children as they grow. It could also be seen among adults. It is characterized by over-activity, inattentiveness or impulsivity. Learning is an aspect that requires maximum concentration and thus, when an individual suffers from Attention deficient hyperactivity disorder, it affects their academic performance negatively an aspect that may affect one’s general life. There is therefore a need to look for strategies that are aimed at supporting ADHD children in the classroom (Daley and Birchwood, 2009). This piece of paper will look at the issue of Attention deficient hyperactivity disorder with respect to what have been done in regard to supporting children who suffer from it. Further research should be done on the issues of the developmental path taken by Attention deficient hyperactivity disorder as well as the reason behind there being some differences in the rates of occurrence of this disorder in different sexes and ages, boys versus girls and children versus adults. Discussion Gaps in the Research and Areas in which further research could be conducted in order to shed more light on the issues Irrespective of research undertaken on a given topic, there are some instances of gaps or rather some aspects that are either partially covered or completely omitted. In my research on Attention deficient hyperactivity disorder and its effect on academic...
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...------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Faculty Use Only ------------------------------------------------- <Faculty comments here> Impact of Psychological Illness on Nutrition Healthy nutrition is often a reflection of healthy living in general. Psychosocial behaviors, psychological illness, cognitive deficiencies, and body image are among the many behavioral and psychosocial factors that can have an impact on nutrition. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is amongst the most common neurobehavioral disorders in children, with a prevalence rate as high as four percent to twelve percent in school-aged children (Juneja, Jain, Singh, & Mallika, 2010). It has been estimated for school aged boys to be three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than school age girls; no explanation for this disproportional rate has yet to be provided This mental disorder is usually accompanied by depression, mood disorders,...
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...Medicine & Therapy Abstract Attention deficient hyperactive disorder is a growing diagnosis among adolescents. Two main treatments are medication and behavioral therapy, or a combined treatment is also an option. Naturally there are debates on which treatment is more effective on treating the effects of ADHD. This report provides you with background information about ADHD, the types it’s broken down into, whom it affects, the percentage of adolescents taking medication. Also information on what behavioral therapy is provided. Two studies that have tested a group of children, affected by ADHD, and the types of treatments in order to find out which treatment provides the best results on reducing the effects of ADHD. Introduction Attention deficient hyperactivity disorder is a growing behavioral disorder among America’s adolescents. ADHD is a growing mainly among children from ages 4 through 17. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention 9.5 percent of children ages 4 through 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD as of the year 2007. The CDC also reports that on average the rate of ADHD diagnoses has increased 5.5 percent per year from 2003 to 2007. Boys are about twice as likely to have been diagnosed with ADHD than girls according to the CDC, and diagnoses increase among older teens than among children. ADHD was formerly referred to as Attention Deficient Disorder, ADD, but in 1994 the disorder was classified into three subtypes based on different behavioral...
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...The Advantages of Medicating Children with ADHD The Advantages of Medicating Children with ADHD The educational effect of medicating a child who has been correctly identified with attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) far supersedes the adverse affects of the drugs being prescribed. In understanding that each child is different in their way and usually exerts an abundance of energy compared to adults is not a qualifying factor in being ADHD. Children who have not yet began school in a controlled and structured environment cannot be assessed by physicians with accuracy. Teachers play their most crucial role before any diagnosis is actually made by the family physician, psychiatrist, or pediatrician. According to Weber et al. (1992), children who are suspected of having ADHD are initially identified because of their behavioral and academic performance in the classroom. Studies conducted in schools repeatedly report the same sequence of events for many children referred for suspected ADHD. Teachers become aware of the students' difficulty in meeting the behavioral, attention, and academic norms for the class and suggest the possibility of ADHD to parents. Students who are constantly being placed in time-out, reprimanded, and conference cannot learn when all of the teacher’s attention is placed on behavior instead of academics. As a result of proper medical evaluation and teacher questionnaires, a student who is diagnosed with ADHD could build a successful foundation...
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...the home recently. I would ask how Clara entered the home, such as being showered with extra attention and/or gifts compared to the present. I would also ask if she knew she was adopted and if so, what her feelings. Furthermore, was Clara removed from the home or simply put up for adoption? Additionally, I would ask how Clara is doing in school, and how her relationships are with her peers and teachers. I would ask if she has recently gotten a new teacher, or if her school environment has changed in any way. Assessment Tools After gathering all the important information from the parents I could determine a plan of approaching Clara and conversing with her. One form of assessment I would consider is the PAPA or Preschool Age Psychiatric Assessment. This assessment offers direct questioning of the foster parents in an effort to use diagnostic measures for the child’s pathology (Comer, 2006). This tool is appropriate in this case because this is the first time in Clara’s life she has had a structured social interaction and she could be exhibiting early signs of social phobia or another type of pathology. To administer an assessment directly to Clara I would consider the Dominic Interactive Assessment. This assessment is usual for identifying toward generalized anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, major depression, and attention deficit disorder (Comer, 2006). This tool would be effective because the data is obtained directly...
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...ADD and Learning ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder is a learning disorder that can be in many different forms and affect many different people. ADD can also be described as ADHD which is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADD and ADHD are basically the same thing, the only difference is mainly terminology. The media has used ADD more commonly when describing the disorder. However, as stated above ADD and ADHD are one in the same. (ADDA) One of the most common symptoms of ADD is distract-ability. This can mean that the person can be easily taken away from a task that they are currently doing very easily. Anything seems to distract the person. So the person goes from one task to the next without finishing the one that they were previously working on. ADD sufferers may also be very impulsive. Impulsiveness is often characterized by be tempted to do things on emotions without thinking something through. Another major symptom of ADD is hyperactivity. Hyperactivity is characterized as being abnormally active. The person is constantly moving and tends to have problems sitting still.(ADDA) The DSM-IV states that some other more common specific symptoms of ADD include not paying close attention to details and making careless mistakes. The person can also seem to not be listening when being spoken to and cannot pay attention to a certain task for more than a short amount of time. The person may seem to be excessively moving around. For instance they can often...
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...ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER Attention Deficit Disorder: Alternatives to Stimulant Medication Eng 215 Abstract Today, millions of children are taking stimulant medications for ADHD. Most of these children are being medicated without even receiving a proper diagnosis. While on these medications, children experience harmful side effects. Some children have died from complications related to the medication. The list of symptoms for ADHD reads like a list of bad behavior not a medical condition that warrants medication. Parents are outsourcing their parental responsibilities to pharmaceutical companies. Alternative treatments are available and have been proven effective. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder: Alternative Treatments According to the 1994, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed., (DSM-IV) Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a disruptive behavior disorder characterized by the presence of a set of chronic and impairing behavior patterns that display abnormal levels of inattention, hyperactivity, or their combination. (as cited at http://www.healingwithnutrition.com/adisease/add-adhd/cdcplan.html) ADHD is mostly diagnosed in children and adolescents. (DEA, 1995) ADHD is not a disease but yet most children diagnosed as having ADHD are treated with medication. The standard ADHD diagnosis is divided into three types: Inattentive type, hyperactive type, and hyperactive-impulsive...
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...as cognitive enhancers is becoming a popular source for students as an alternate study aid. After long-nights of massive reading, deadlines and countless responsibilities, students with feelings of frustration and anxiety are using legitimate drugs for a “quick fix” i.e., Adderall to help enhance concentration. Adderall is becoming a popular study aid for students. Most students are unaware of Adderral’s potential dangers that can lead a student into a mental and physical nightmare. Stimulants, such as Adderall are commonly prescribed medications for people diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Individuals diagnosed with ADD, have symptoms known as an inattention or mind-wandering symptom. Adderall is an effective drug used with a combination of amphetamine compounds that covers a broad range of attention deficit disorder symptoms. Volkow (2009) stated that these stimulants are a single-entity amphetamine product combining the neutral sulfate salts of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine that will help increase energy and release endorphins for feelings of excitement. Students with ADD find stimulants useful in times of stress especially when faced with deadlines during midterms or finals. Some students say Adderall helps increase concentration, retain information, and creates an overall desire to study and learn. In these situations, a student’s desire to adjust to stress is satisfied by seeking...
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...Clinical Assessment November 10, 2011 PSY 270 Introduction and Background Mr. and Mrs. Lawson brought their 4-year-old adopted daughter, Clara, to see Dr. Mason, a psychiatrist. Clara was polite in greeting Dr. Mason, but did not smile and kept her gaze down as she took a seat. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson sat next to Clara and began explaining their concerns. They described Clara as a quiet child who has recently begun throwing temper tantrums, during which she is inconsolable. Her sleep and eating patterns have changed, and she no longer wants to go to preschool. Interview Questions Since Clara is only four years old, I would want to talk to the parents alone. This would give me a chance to obtain some information that would help me when working with Clara. Some of the questions I would ask would be: 1. Have there been any major changes recently that have affected the family? 2. How old was Clara when she was adopted? 3. Did her biological parents have any contact with her before the adoption? 4. How and when did the changes in her sleeping and eating occur? 5. Has she been to her doctor concerning these changes? If so, what did the doctor have to say? Did the doctor put her on any medication? 6. Have the parent noticed anything that seems to trigger the tantrums? 7. What does Clara say about school and her teacher? 8. How long ago did Clara begin preschool? Assessment Tools Once I had gathered this information from the parents...
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...Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Assignment Two Contents What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Page 4 Possible Symptoms of ADHD Page 5-6 Possible Causes of ADHD Page 7-10 Possible Treatments for ADHD Page 11-12 Medication for ADHD Page 13 Evaluation Page 14 Conclusion Page 15 Bibliography Page 16-17 Introduction As part of the assessment in my Psychology module, my tutor has asked me to select an illness for my second assignment. The assignment must be informative and well researched. I am expected to cover the basics of the illness. I have decided to do my assignment on (ADHD) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, I have chosen this disorder as I have not got much knowledge or proper understanding of it and would like to educate myself more and file it in my brain with all the other illnesses/disorders I do know about. ADHD is a well known disorder yet there seems to be a lot of confusion on the topic also. Within the assignment I plan to research the topic to the best of my ability through media, books, magazine, internet and organisations where it is possible. I will cover the causes, symptoms, treatments, look into help groups and centres, my aim is to get a clearer understanding of how the disorder comes about...
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...Can essential fatty acid supplementation play a role in the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? For submission 22nd April 2006 Dissertation, 3rd Year ION Contents Abstract 3 1.0 Introduction 4 1.1 Prevalence 4 1.2 Diagnosis 4 DSM-IV Checklist for Diagnosing ADHD 6 Figure 1. DSM-IV Checklist for Diagnosing ADHD 6 1.3 Associated Conditions 7 1.4 Prognosis 7 1.5 Aetiology 7 1.5.1 Genetics 8 1.5.2 Environmental Influences 8 1.5.3 Essential Fatty Acids 8 1.5.4 Food Sensitivities 9 1.5.5 Heavy Metal Toxicity 9 1.5.6 Nutrient deficiencies 9 1.5.7 Pregnancy/birth trauma 10 1.5.8 Hypoglycaemia 10 1.5.9 Digestive 10 1.5.10 Thyroid 11 1.6 Clinical Management 11 1.7 Understanding the Role of Essential Fatty Acids 12 1.7.1 What are Essential Fatty Acids? 12 Figure 2. Major Food Sources of Essential Fatty Acids 12 Figure 3. Omega-3 and Omega-6 metabolic pathways 13 1.7.2 Essential Fatty Acids and Brain Function 13 1.7.3 Physical Signs of Fatty Acid Deficiency 14 2.0 Literature Review 15 2.1 DHA Supplementation 15 2.2 Combined DHA, EPA, GLA Supplementation 18 2.3 Combined EPA, DHA, ALA Supplementation 19 2.4 ALA Supplementation 22 2.5 Summary of studies reviewed 23 Figure 4. Summary of Studies Reviewed 23 3.0 Discussion 24 3.1 Future Research 27 4.0 Conclusion 28 5.0 Nutritional Strategy 29 5.1 Benchmarking 29 5.2 Dietary Strategy 29 5.3 Lifestyle Strategy 29 5.4 General Supplement programme...
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...experience poor health have significantly poorer adult outcomes, such as lower educational attainment, adverse health conditions, and lower social status (Case et al., 2002; Case et al., 2005). A particularly potent conduit through which childhood health is linked to adult outcomes is education. Poor health impedes educational progress because a student with health problems is not prepared to fully engage in or take advantage of learning opportunities at school or at home (Hanson et al., 2004). Schools have long recognized the relation between student health and educational progress, and have played a role in diagnosing and treating student health conditions such as vision, hearing, and speech impairments, as well as asthma, mental disorders, and more recently obesity (Council of Chief State School Officers, 1998). Research from the medical...
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...problem (significance, background, and problem statement) being studied for any of the studies? Houck et al. (2011) According to the study ADHD is the most common mental health disorder affecting children yet there is little research providing information about how behavioral symptoms associated with ADHD impact their self-concept. 2a. What is the purpose of the Kravits et al. (2010) study? The purpose of the Kravis et al. (2010) study was to evaluate a psycho-educational program that assist nurses in developing self-care strategies to help in the prevention of burnout and stress. 2b. What is the problem (significance, background, and problem statement) being studied for any of the studies? Kravits et al. (2010) study According to Kravits et al. (2010) a critical shortage of nurses is threatening American healthcare as a result of nursing stress and burnout in acute care settings. Nurses are leaving these types of settings for less stressful working conditions. Also the idea arises that nurses who are burned out maybe less likely to be able to meet the needs of their patients which may adversely impact patient safety. References Houck, G., Kendall, J., Miller, A., Morrell, P., & Wiebe, G. (2011). Self-concept in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 26(3), 239-247. Kravits, K., McAllister-Black, R., Grant, M., & Kirk, C. (2010). Self-care strategies for nurses: A psycho-educational intervention...
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...people. I was contacted by Doug and I let him know the information, and he asked if I wanted to wait to start school. I told him it would be too easy to just let life get in the way of me trying to make myself a better person. There are a few parts in which there is some confusion, which confusion happens to be my crisis no the less. How can I be self-righteous as a risk and still have compassion as my gift. I am not only having compassion with the people I know but with people I do not know. I gave a ride to a gang banger whom had three tear drops because he was in a place where he needed help. Ultimately my confusion comes from my stress, lack of sleep, and the fact my memory lasts about as long as a gold fish with attention deficit hyperactive disorder. It has improved a lot but my short term memory is well beyond shot. Over all I believe my life has no blind spots, no risks, and most of all no...
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...Information Processing Theory Jennifer Hall November 12, 2013 AED/202 Jacobs 1 Information Processing Theory The information processing theory is a group of ideas put together describing how human beings transfer information, remember information, and modify information. The information processing theory also looks at how these processes change over the course of a persons life. This theory came out in the nineteen fifties and nineteen sixties, and has continually changed and been modified over the years. The information processing theory is a combination of three components; sensory register (memory), working memory, and long-term memory. The combination of these three components enables us as human beings to receive, think about, and process information. There is also one more component that is essential in the learning and memory process, this is called the central executive component. The central executive component is what you could refer to as the cognitive “supervisor”. Without this component a person's decision making skills and planning skills could be interfered with. Sensory register and working memory help in the beginning stages of memory, while long-term memory is just that. Long-term memory is used when storing information...
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