Since they suffer from hyperactivity as well as attention problems, they are often constantly moving, running around and bumping into things. ... Some have difficulty with memory. ... These children are not upset when they are separated from their parents and most of the time they do not mind (Wender 1973). ... This involves the development of inner speech to control your own behavior. ... Since your inner speech is always available you can rely on it to guide you. ...

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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 activity to the next. Sometimes you are so wrapped up in a surge of thoughts and images that you do not even notice when someone speaks to you. ... Barkley PhD, between 70 and 90% of children treated with Ritalin improve in their behavior.(253) Barkley has also stated that between 600,000 and 1 million children annually may be using Ritalin at the school-age.(258) Some positive things about Ritalin use is it is en...

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