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. ADHD causes a child to become more
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A child in preschool may have difficulty understanding certain sounds and words, also have problems expressing himself or herself. The child may struggle with reading, spelling and interacting. Children with ADHD are rebellious and disobey their parents. They may have problems sleeping, wet the bed or health …show more content…
A parent could remove the child out of a regular class and put them in a special education class that has a better structure. Modify good behavior ways that can teach the child how to wait until it’s their turn and sharing techniques. Physical exercise has also been investigated to be a treatment for children with ADHD. ADHD is one of the most common disorders and the age of onset is 7 years old. Studies show that the number of children being diagnosed with ADHD is increasing, but unsure why. Experts previously thought that most children “grow out” of ADHD. However, recent evidence suggests that as many as 70 percent of adolescents (Sibley & others, 2012) and 66 percent of adults (Buitelaar, Karr, & Asherton, 2010) who were diagnosed as children continue to experience ADHD symptoms (Santrock, John W. 331). Many studies have shown different causes of ADHD, such as, if a close relative has/had it, the food you eat (food coloring), and imbalances in the brain. Numerous studies have shown that a large proportion of children with ADHD persist to have symptoms in adolescence and adulthood, to impaired in everyday life and to have and increased risk of a number of difficulties as adults (problems with substance use, social disadvantages, and criminality) (Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry S45). The fifth revision of the DSM, it has been a
A child in preschool may have difficulty understanding certain sounds and words, also have problems expressing himself or herself. The child may struggle with reading, spelling and interacting. Children with ADHD are rebellious and disobey their parents. They may have problems sleeping, wet the bed or health …show more content…
A parent could remove the child out of a regular class and put them in a special education class that has a better structure. Modify good behavior ways that can teach the child how to wait until it’s their turn and sharing techniques. Physical exercise has also been investigated to be a treatment for children with ADHD. ADHD is one of the most common disorders and the age of onset is 7 years old. Studies show that the number of children being diagnosed with ADHD is increasing, but unsure why. Experts previously thought that most children “grow out” of ADHD. However, recent evidence suggests that as many as 70 percent of adolescents (Sibley & others, 2012) and 66 percent of adults (Buitelaar, Karr, & Asherton, 2010) who were diagnosed as children continue to experience ADHD symptoms (Santrock, John W. 331). Many studies have shown different causes of ADHD, such as, if a close relative has/had it, the food you eat (food coloring), and imbalances in the brain. Numerous studies have shown that a large proportion of children with ADHD persist to have symptoms in adolescence and adulthood, to impaired in everyday life and to have and increased risk of a number of difficulties as adults (problems with substance use, social disadvantages, and criminality) (Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry S45). The fifth revision of the DSM, it has been a