It is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders, and a chronic disorder that can impair many aspects of daily life such as home, school, relationships, and everyday activities. ... In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) there is a Diagnostic criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder as shown below: (1) six or more of the following symptoms of inattention have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level: Inattentive (a) often fails to give close attention to details or makes care...

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a group of chronic disorders that begin in childhood and sometimes last into adult life. ... INATTENTION • Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work or other activities • Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities • Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly • Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to unders...

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The ADHD Controversy Imagine living life as a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ... As a result, your daily life, relationships with others, and self esteem may be damaged. ... However, without the medication, the child will not progress academically and will end up being educationally handicapped for life" (Higgins, American Family Physician). In addition, the potential for drug abuse later on in life may be higher in children with ADHD left untreated. ...

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The ADHD Controversy Imagine living life as a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ... As a result, your daily life, relationships with others, and self esteem may be damaged. ... However, without the medication, the child will not progress academically and will end up being educationally handicapped for life" (Higgins, American Family Physician). In addition, the potential for drug abuse later on in life may be higher in children with ADHD left untreated. ...

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Everybody has had some of these symptoms some time of their life. ... Is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli and often forgetful in daily activities. ... Although the choice is entirely up to the parent some prefer to manage their child with behavioral methods, but, for others, medication seems like a miracle and can provide desperate families with a quality of life, they had almost given up on. ... The negative side effects of the drug should not become the basis for not trying them if other methods fail, since the negative effects of the disorder itself can be much more severe an...

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Therefore, diagnosis should not lie only in the physician's hands but be associated with parents, teachers, and anyone who interacts with the patient on a daily basis. ... However, with the help of teachers, school counselors, mental health professionals, parents, and other caring adults, the severity of a teen's depression can not only be accurately evaluated, but plans can be made to improve his or her well-being and ability to fully engage life. ...

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Approximately 3-5% of all American children have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). ADD is a leading cause of school failure and under-achievement. ADD characteristics often arise in early childhood as many as 50% of children with ADD are never diagnosed. Boys significantly outnumber girls, though gi...

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Therefore, diagnosis should not lie only in the physician's hands but be associated with parents, teachers, and anyone who interacts with the patient on a daily basis. ... However, with the help of teachers, school counselors, mental health professionals, parents, and other caring adults, the severity of a teen's depression can not only be accurately evaluated, but plans can be made to improve his or her well-being and ability to fully engage life....

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"A diagnosis of ADHD is given only if the child has a life long history of these symptoms"": being easily distracted, difficulty listing, paying attention, and organizing, constant fidgeting, inability to participate in quite activities, and talking excessively. ... They make the home a lot less stressful because the child adds structure, order, and success to the parent's life. ... Do things that you have to do on a daily or weekly basis; at the same time in the same way, everytime you do them. ...

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There is not yet a cure for the mysterious disease, but daily people are desperately trying to find a cure Julian Stuart Haber is a doctor who feels that many children do have impulsive actions and increased activity. ... It is important to realize that children can express signs that are similar to characteristics of ADHD, but the children may be experiencing changes in life (3). ... Colleen Alexander-Roberts stipulates that heredity, a child's surroundings, the mother's pregnancy care, or trauma throughout a child's life can be factored into reasons causing a child to hav...

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Pro's and Con's of Ritalin Think about living in a world where sounds, images, and thoughts are constantly changing. You feel easily bored, yet unable to keep your mind on tasks you need to complete. You are distracted by unimportant sights and sounds; your mind shifts you from one thought or...

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., toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools); is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli; is often forgetful in daily activities." ... In addition, the number of symptoms and the problems they cause may change across the life span. ... In the majority of cases, ADHD management will be a life-long endeavor. ... They also need to be taught self-supportive skills if they are to successfully manage their symptoms throughout life. ...

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., toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools); is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli; is often forgetful in daily activities." ... In addition, the number of symptoms and the problems they cause may change across the life span. ... In the majority of cases, ADHD management will be a life-long endeavor. ... They also need to be taught self-supportive skills if they are to successfully manage their symptoms throughout life. ...

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While some medical professionals believe that ADHD is being diagnosed and medication is being prescribed to help children through everyday life, others worry that ADHD is being overdiagnosed and ADHD medication is harming the youth. ... Also the symptoms have to affect the child's academic and social life in a negative manner. ... With the ADHD diagnosis rate increasing rapidly many are wondering if ADHD is being over diagnosed or if many children are suffering from this disorder and Ritalin is helping them through life. ... The symptoms of ADHD can affect the child's whole life f...

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Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a problem that affects 5% to 10% of all children ADD affects more children than any other childhood problems except asthma. It is estimated to be the largest single cause for first referra...

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