ADHD Vs. Average Children
Nicole
Mrs. Rogers
English Honors II
2 April, 2012
Success in Children and Adults with ADHD/ ADD vs. Average Children
It is easy to peek into the average classroom and make assumptions of the students such as motivated, creative, organized, and sometimes lazy but they usually do not take the time to figure out why. Many people look at the distracted child and see them as "lazy", but what many do not know is that a small number of these children are effected with either ADHD or ADD. To be exact, ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder which is a common childhood disorder. It can be difficult disorder to diagnose and even harder to understand. Attention Deficit Disorder, also known as ADD has much to do with ADHD, with …show more content…
Edward Hallowell tells, "The trick to finding a job when you have ADHD is choosing one that your skills will agree with"(Hallowell). For example, if a strong skill for Edward was being social and active, a coaching job would match him perfectly. Sadly, even with jobs that mainly require activity, organization still takes place. The hard fact is that “73% percent of adults with ADHD/ADD do not last any longer than 2 years in a specific job due to a strong weakness in a certain area”(American Psychiatric Association), almost always being something that ADHD/ADD …show more content…
Having this disability can have many effects on a child 's development. It can make childhood friendships, or peer relationships, very difficult to handle. These relationships “contribute to children 's immediate happiness and may be very important to their long-term development” (Zuckerman). After many years of feeling socially awkward or being left out, “a child may feel depressed and have a higher risk for anxiety, mood disorders, and self-esteem issues” (Gardner). Several studies have found that “children with predominantly inattentive ADHD may be perceived as shy or withdrawn by their peers” (Zuckerman). Research also strongly indicates that aggressive behavior in children with symptoms of impulsivity or hyperactivity may play a significant role in peer rejection. Due to all the social side effects of both children and adults, it causes major emotional stress that can lead to things mentioned previously such as depression and
Mrs. Rogers
English Honors II
2 April, 2012
Success in Children and Adults with ADHD/ ADD vs. Average Children
It is easy to peek into the average classroom and make assumptions of the students such as motivated, creative, organized, and sometimes lazy but they usually do not take the time to figure out why. Many people look at the distracted child and see them as "lazy", but what many do not know is that a small number of these children are effected with either ADHD or ADD. To be exact, ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder which is a common childhood disorder. It can be difficult disorder to diagnose and even harder to understand. Attention Deficit Disorder, also known as ADD has much to do with ADHD, with …show more content…
Edward Hallowell tells, "The trick to finding a job when you have ADHD is choosing one that your skills will agree with"(Hallowell). For example, if a strong skill for Edward was being social and active, a coaching job would match him perfectly. Sadly, even with jobs that mainly require activity, organization still takes place. The hard fact is that “73% percent of adults with ADHD/ADD do not last any longer than 2 years in a specific job due to a strong weakness in a certain area”(American Psychiatric Association), almost always being something that ADHD/ADD …show more content…
Having this disability can have many effects on a child 's development. It can make childhood friendships, or peer relationships, very difficult to handle. These relationships “contribute to children 's immediate happiness and may be very important to their long-term development” (Zuckerman). After many years of feeling socially awkward or being left out, “a child may feel depressed and have a higher risk for anxiety, mood disorders, and self-esteem issues” (Gardner). Several studies have found that “children with predominantly inattentive ADHD may be perceived as shy or withdrawn by their peers” (Zuckerman). Research also strongly indicates that aggressive behavior in children with symptoms of impulsivity or hyperactivity may play a significant role in peer rejection. Due to all the social side effects of both children and adults, it causes major emotional stress that can lead to things mentioned previously such as depression and