Unit 2 Clinical Journal Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the familiar developmental and childhood disorders learned in this unit. As a neurological-psychiatric disorder, ADHD is manifested by a continual display of reduced attention and/or intensified hyperactivity or impulsivity that interferes with the performance of the daily activities of people across the life span. Even though, reduce attention, intensified hyperactivity and impulsivity are the main attributes of ADHD, some patients may have difficulty with one of the behaviors. However, some people may have issues with inattentiveness and distractibility unlike the patients with ADHD; these conducts occur more often with increased severity, thereby changing the way they function in school, job and the community at large (Sadock, Sadock, & Ruiz, 2014).…
The DSM-5 manual requires testing of individuals that “show a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development” to meet the criteria of six symptoms from the checklist in multifaceted settings before the age of twelve, while those seventeen and older need only check off five of the symptoms in the two categories of Inattention and…
How does technology change us, and is it bad In today’s modern society technology has become an important part of many people’s daily lives and unplugging is difficult. The problems that come with the oversaturation of technology and information have started to become apparent within today’s society. Humans are addicts for anything that seems good not knowing when to quit or how to self-moderate.…
The Effects of ADHD on Adolescents When the author was just eleven years old, her fifth grade teacher noticed something about her that would impact her life forever. She was having trouble paying attention in class and sitting still. Her grades were starting to be affected because of it. After further evaluations, she was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). With this diagnosis, She was faced with many challenges.…
Jamel Diagnostic Impression Based upon the teacher and parent’s observations, Jamel is apparently having some problems staying focused on tasks at hand including schoolwork, therefore his grades are suffering as each year passes. Including a thorough assessment, both the teacher and parents’ observations are important to consider (Carr, 2014). Jamel is at risk of not passing the fifth grade. It is apparent he is unable to concentrate and becomes distracted easily, yet he lacks the hyperactivity often associated with ADHD (Hooley, Butcher, Nock, & Mineka, 2017). ADHD is characterized by a pattern of inattention, impetuousness, and the inability to sit still for an extended period (Hooley, Butcher, Nock, & Mineka, 2017).…
Next are the symptoms for hyperactivity ADHD. They include non-stop talking and moving, messing with any and everything, constantly in motion, and cannot comply with any silent task. Last but not least are the symptoms of impulsivity ADHD. A child that has this form is very impatient, makes inappropriate remarks, very emotional, has no regard for consequences, and they are rude. In addition to symptoms, next will be the causes.…
Children across the world are viewed as being inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive. These all ar extremely normal for any child, but for some one with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), these behaviors are more severe and occur far more often. There are numerous symptoms that are linked to ADHD, which is why it is important to not misdiagnose the child with this disorder. If a child is misdiagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder it is a label that is almost nearly impossible to remove. A child with ADHD may be distracted easily making it extremely difficult for them to focus on one thing, while often becoming uninterested with a task fairly quickly.…
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders. ADHD can continue through adolescence and adulthood, but can be treated. ADHD is considered a lifelong disorder, whereby 30% to 70% of children with ADHD experience impairing symptoms in adulthood (J Adnorm 437). ADHD consist of a pattern of behavior that is multiple settings where it gives rise to social, educational, or work performance difficulties (Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry, S44). ADHD has three subtypes that are changed into four different presentations: combined presentation, predominantly inattentive presentation, inattentive presentation (restrictive) and predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation.…
The problems these students face affects their ability to learn, ability to focus and for some students who are challenged with hyperactivity and impulsivity feel the need to physically move their body continuously. This often leads to perceived misbehavior and behavior challenges. For the purposes of this paper, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) will be discussed and not to be confused with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity…
Memory is something that we all have to have to experience life. It is not good when we lose our memory at all. Being able to identify who we are is a part of our memory. There are levels in which memory works in order for us to know who we are and what we are made up of. When it comes to memory they are a lot of things that can affect it and make us different from one another.…
ADHD or a kid being a kid? Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, has become a commonly diagnosed disorder in children today. The three signs of ADHD are inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive behavior. These three signs can be commonly detected in any child; therefore, one must be able to distinguish if there is an actual cause for concern or if it’s just a child being a child.…
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) is one of many common childhood disorders that can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Difficulty paying attention, following instructions, sitting still, managing time, organizing and controlling hyper active behavior are the symptoms of ADHD. Equally affecting both genders, more and more children, adults and adolescents are being diagnosed with ADHD today. Behavioral observations determine being diagnosed with ADHD or not. ADHD being a lifelong condition can be over diagnosed and medications can also be misused.…
In "Attention Deficit: the Brain Syndrome of Our Era" Richard Restak examines the brain 's ability to multitask and the consequences of multitasking. Restak states that our brains respond to all the technology around us such as television, movies, cell phones, e-mail, and the Internet. He claims that our brains are changing its organization and functions because of the modern world such as technology. The changes of the brain can be considered as both good and bad, but considering the future, I think the changes of the brain would not be for the better.…
The diagnostic criteria for ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) in the DSM-5 include (A) a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development, as characterized by (1) and/or (2) .(1) Inattention: six or more of the following symptoms for at least 6 months to a degree that is inconsistent with developmental…
“Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder” is a term that people hear more about these days than they used to. It seems like every classroom across the nation has one, if not several students that has ADHD. These students are the ones who often get labeled: hyper, distracted, out-of-control, daydreamers, antsy pants, etc. According to our textbook, Abnormal Psychology, the ability to be able to control one’s activity and use that control to accomplish every day goals is an essential process developmentally (Beidel, Bulik, Stanley 449). But people who have ADHD don’t have that control.…