The work of Douglas provides some insight into the nature of the cognitive functioning of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning disorder (LD), as well as it describes the different types of cognitive disabilities that underlie the two disorders. ... Furthermore, the children with ADHD tended to do poorly on memory tasks in a free Johnson, pg. 5 recall situation. ... The results reflect what is hypothesized to be different among groups as well as how groups are formed. ... Research on children with ADHD is hampered by disagreement and lack of pre...

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An MRI is an x-ray that shows the brain's anatomy however it is not a routine assessment. ... This form of ADD is the hardest to diagnose since it seems that these people simply need to "apply themselves more" or "get their act together." ... Not only does the child have a problem with rules and schedules but also so does the parent. ... Raising healthy, well-adjusted children requires patience, sound judgment, good humor, and, discipline which is difficult for a parent with ADD to do. ... Parents often find that approaches to raising that work well with children who do not have ADD, do...

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An MRI is an x-ray that shows the brain's anatomy however it is not a routine assessment. ... This form of ADD is the hardest to diagnose since it seems that these people simply need to "apply themselves more" or "get their act together." ... Not only does the child have a problem with rules and schedules but so does the parent. ... Raising healthy, well-adjusted children requires patience, sound judgment, good humor, and, discipline which is difficult for a parent with ADD to do. ... Parents often find that approaches to raising that work well with children who do not have ADD, do not wo...

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Furthermore, it is discussed how this condition effects on the education of youth in urban setting and what are the evidence based treatments to deal with it effectively. ... Psychiatrists do not have any single test to diagnose this disorder due to the specific symptoms which can be characteristic for depression or anxiety. ... The changes were made in the age range of the adults as well. ... As the disorder influences directly the social life of an individual, ADHD must meet criteria of Other Health Impaired (OHI) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). ... Almost one-...

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Furthermore, it is discussed how this condition effects on the education of youth in urban setting and what are the evidence based treatments to deal with it effectively. ... Psychiatrists do not have any single test to diagnose this disorder due to the specific symptoms which can be characteristic for depression or anxiety. ... The changes were made in the age range of the adults as well. ... As the disorder influences directly the social life of an individual, ADHD must meet criteria of Other Health Impaired (OHI) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). ... Almost one-...

• Word Count: 4508
• Approx Pages: 18
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate