ADHD Observation Paper
Observations and Intervention Keystone
Upon observing 6 middle school home economics classrooms, the only behavior I was able to identify was Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The teacher had informed me that her three classes were extremely different with the types of students she had. The first class was small and the students were very mellow. The only observation was one student who was an ESL student who seemed very reserved and not very social. The second class was at capacity and very hyperactive. These students were loud and had a lot of energy. I noticed some students that were seated were shaking their legs not able to sit still. The third class was larger than the first but smaller than the second and a little hyperactive. …show more content…
It is believed that ADHD is genetic which should be considered when providing treatment to children with ADHD as their parents may have similar problems, therefore, interventions designed for parents should be reflected.
Treatments for ADHD can either be in the form of medication or no medication. The first line of treatment varies based on the age the child is diagnosed. For preschoolers, it is recommended that the non-medicated route be taken. For school aged children with severe ADHD, medication should be the first line of treatment. Although the medication is highly recommended, parents should be offered access to parenting …show more content…
Some children might be able to cope without medication for a period of time as long as they symptoms are not severe. The considerations as to whether a parent puts their child on medication or not are school and family life. Although the relationships in school are an important consideration, the interaction and behavior a child has with their parents are more significant. A child with ADHD can have extreme behavioral issues that affect the entire family. A decision to medicate a child is not easy and is taken very seriously by the parents. Medication is a way of subsiding a child’s symptoms, however, it is not a cure (Laver-Bradbury,
Upon observing 6 middle school home economics classrooms, the only behavior I was able to identify was Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The teacher had informed me that her three classes were extremely different with the types of students she had. The first class was small and the students were very mellow. The only observation was one student who was an ESL student who seemed very reserved and not very social. The second class was at capacity and very hyperactive. These students were loud and had a lot of energy. I noticed some students that were seated were shaking their legs not able to sit still. The third class was larger than the first but smaller than the second and a little hyperactive. …show more content…
It is believed that ADHD is genetic which should be considered when providing treatment to children with ADHD as their parents may have similar problems, therefore, interventions designed for parents should be reflected.
Treatments for ADHD can either be in the form of medication or no medication. The first line of treatment varies based on the age the child is diagnosed. For preschoolers, it is recommended that the non-medicated route be taken. For school aged children with severe ADHD, medication should be the first line of treatment. Although the medication is highly recommended, parents should be offered access to parenting …show more content…
Some children might be able to cope without medication for a period of time as long as they symptoms are not severe. The considerations as to whether a parent puts their child on medication or not are school and family life. Although the relationships in school are an important consideration, the interaction and behavior a child has with their parents are more significant. A child with ADHD can have extreme behavioral issues that affect the entire family. A decision to medicate a child is not easy and is taken very seriously by the parents. Medication is a way of subsiding a child’s symptoms, however, it is not a cure (Laver-Bradbury,