Attention Deficit Hyperactivity has become a serious disorder in this country, and the medication used to treat this disorder has also become a problem. These tribulations include, over medication, under medicating, wrong medication, and misdiagnosis. There have been numerous studies done on each of these topics. The three reviews of journal articles, in this paper will be focusing on misdiagnosis, selective attention disorders, test and medications, and stimulants used, mainly Ritalin. .
Literature Review:.
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research.
"Effects of methylphenidate (Ritalin) on auditory performance in children with attention and auditory processing disorders".
There are three terms in this journal that must first be defined, CAPD - central auditory processing disorder, ADHD- attention deficit hyperactive disorder, and ACPT- auditory continuous performance test. Each child in this study displayed both ADHD and CAPD symptoms. Those with ADHD may have problems such as following directions, behave as though they have a hearing loss, frequently say "what" or "huh", and also may be displaying difficulty listening selectively in background noises. Causation of this may not be related to ADHD but to a misdiagnosis. The diagnosis depends on if an audiologist determining CAPD first sees a child or if a psychologist sees the child first and determines ADHD. There have been three main studies done on this subject and if Ritalin does help CAPD/ADHD or if it just masks a child's real "deficits". The focuses of these studies have been does Ritalin help? There have been mixed responses to answer this difficult question. Ritalin does help with impulsivity and attention span, which in-turn helps a child pay closer attention related to ACPT, but it does not eliminate auditory dysfunction as measured by central auditory processing assessments. "One might also infer," from these results, "that CAPD and ADHD are independent, but often occur comorbidly.
ADHD may also cause severe learning disabilities. ... Rief also argues that ADHD can be hereditary. ... Greenberg, thinks that ADHD is hereditary. ... The mystery of ADHD is baffling. No one can quite understand why ADHD occurs, or what causes ADHD. ...
ADHD needs to be taken seriously. ... ADHD must be recognized and treated properly. ... ADHD is also a lifelong disorder. ... The diagnosis of ADHD is complex. ... In his book Understanding ADHD, he mentions what some of the ADHD lool-alikes may be. ...
ADHD needs to be taken seriously. ... ADHD must be recognized and treated properly. ... ADHD is also a lifelong disorder. ... The diagnosis of ADHD is complex. ... In his book Understanding ADHD, he mentions what some of the ADHD lool-alikes may be. ...
While ADHD combined type includes both attention and hyperactive/impulsive criteria. ... ADHD is one of the best-researched disorders in medicine. ... Those situations are ADHD in children and adults. ... Adults with ADHD can benefit from learning to structure their environment. ... ADHD is presently such a widespread problem. ...
Life can be hard for children with ADHD. ... In addition, not all children with ADHD qualify for special education services. ... The diagnosis of ADHD can be made reliably using well-tested diagnostic interview methods. ... As of yet, there is no independent test for ADHD. ... Many children with ADHD develop learning difficulties that may not improve with treatment. ...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavior disorder diagnosed in children and teens. ... These symptoms affect people in all age groups who have ADHD. ... Symptoms of ADHD in adults may not be as noticeable. Many adults with ADHD have not been diagnosed and treated. ... How is ADHD diagnosed? ...
About three times as many boys have ADHD than girls do. ... The process is not good with ADHD. ... The environmental causes of ADHD also play an important role. ... There is evidence that the brain is largely affected by ADHD. ... Scientists have narrowed down the possible causes of ADHD. ...
How is ADHD Diagnosed? ADHD is considered a mental health disorder, so only a licensed professional can make the diagnosis that a child, teen, or adult has ADHD. ... With ADHD, three common areas of inattention arise. ... How is ADHD Treated? ... Individuals with ADHD need strong supporters. ...
How is ADHD Diagnosed? ADHD is considered a mental health disorder, so only a licensed professional can make the diagnosis that a child, teen, or adult has ADHD. ... With ADHD, three common areas of inattention arise. ... How is ADHD Treated? ... Individuals with ADHD need strong supporters. ...
