This essay is NOT a summary of several different elements of ADHD. Rather, it is an analysis of a single trend related to ADHD, including various elements of that single trend.…
Wright pulls from a study of 168,113 children/adolescents that exhibited signs of ADHD in 39 states. This study concluded that the number of children on medication could be reduced through the use of the institution of a compassionate male role model in the child’s life and counseling (Halgin, 2009). These results would seem to purport that environmental factors play a larger part in ADHD symptoms than genetic/biological factors. However, Wright is quick to differentiate between emotionally caused ADHD and neurologically caused ADHD. Moreover, Wright intones that, historically speaking, symptoms of hyperactivity and attention deficits have been treated as secondary symptoms of a larger psychoneurological problem, rather than a cause in and of itself. He explains that in the past medication for ADHD symptoms was only a temporary fix until a solution to the underlying problem could be found.…
The issue is that people with no experience discard the idea of ADHD being a disorder. It is hard for a parent to have their son/daughter, seen as a “druggie” for taking medications to treat the disorder or the chemically unbalanced part of the frontal lobe in the…
Further examining the problem of ADHD and the environment gives rise to the inference that ADHD is more a social and cultural creation, rather than a "neurological disorder." We have seen over the years that when social norms and values change, so do the definitions of deviance. Educators and, researchers are coming to realize that the response of the diagnosis of ADHD as biological maybe erroneous. The diseases would be more properly seen in a socio-cultural perspective.…
Throughout the medical field Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), has been and continues to be a popular subject for debate. In the past critics led us to believe that ADHD was just a glorified disease for parents to medicate their disruptive and sometimes unruly children, but now some doctors studies show that it is an actual biological disorder. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder of childhood. It affects about 3 - 5% of school aged children. ADHD is diagnosed much more often in boys than in girls.…
Recently concern has been raised that the existing criteria for diagnosing ADHD might be too conservative or restrictive. Due to this concern, a study was performed to see how many therapists were over diagnosing ADHD and why. Researchers compared how many boys vs. girls were diagnosed along with how many therapists used the diagnostic requirements vs. subjective assumptions of the disorder. In this study 20% of therapists diagnosed ADHD even though two of the diagnostic criteria were not met also shows that the over diagnosis of ADHD resulted in more frequent recommendation for medication and that the majority of children receiving stimulant treatment fell far below the threshold of an ADHD diagnosis. Results from this study show that in addition to the issues about the adequacy of the criteria for an ADHD diagnosis, a major objective should also be addressing the…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a common disorder that primarily affects children and adolescents. Approximately 2 to 16 percent of school aged children have been diagnosed with ADHD (Rader, Mccauley, Callen, 2009). Children with ADHD have difficulties paying attention and are more impulsive than other children. The behaviors exhibited by children with ADHD can make it difficult to function at school and at home. Treatment of ADHD can include medication, behavior modification, lifestyle changes, or therapy.…
According to National Institute of Mental Health [NIMH] (2006), it is estimated that 3-5% of children in the U.S. have ADHD; that is approximately 2 Million school aged children. This percentage does not include the adults that have been diagnosed. Although it has been around for such a long time; researchers still do not know exactly what causes ADHD. With so many children being diagnosed with ADHD it is a bit scary to know that not even scientists, doctors, or researchers know what the exact cause is. There are no medical tests that prove it to be a disease; it is a neurological disorder.…
ADHD has become popular within our communities. After reading medical literature, it is very apparent that there is an increased pressure parents and schools. This…
What Causes ADHD/ADD: Genetics, Lifestyle, Environment, Prenatal Care. (n.d.). WebMD – Better information. Better health. Retrieved September 4, 2013, from http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-causes…
If one is diagnosed wrongly, there is a possibility that the hyperactivity of an individual can increase. In these cases, ADHD is mistaken for immaturity. Some people just never grow up and the immaturity rate they have makes it look like they have a hyperactivity condition. "Some 6.4 million American children aged between 4 and 17 have received an ADHD diagnosis at some point in their lives, the US government scientists found" (Swaine). Not all individuals diagnosed have the actual condition, but rather act as if the medication is a necessity for everyday life. "Dr. Graf said that it was now clear that American parents were encouraging the medication of their children merely to enhance their mental performance rather than to cure an illness" (Swaine). The effects of ADHD medication can be very beneficial. Generally, one who actually has the condition can be less disruptive if they are put on the right medication. An individual can also be less distracted with the use of ADHD medication. Being less distracted and less disruptive can make it easier to get certain tasks…
We had all known or heard about the boy who does not know how to stay in his seat. Instead he climbs furniture and makes noise during work time. We also know of the girl who stares at blankly at a wall, daydreaming instead of paying attention to the teacher. There is a good chance the boy has a neurological disorder called Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). Experts recently discovered the girl also has ADHD. Sometimes called ADD because it occurs without hyperactivity. Now imagine seeing the boy and girl three months later and not recognizing them. That boy is a zombie, so still and silent you did not know he was in the room. The girl is no longer staring at a wall. Her blank…
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by impulses that indicate disruptive behavior, and deficits in attention and motivation. ADHD is present in approximately seven percent of children, and three percent in adults who meet the diagnostics criteria (Ruhrold). That means that up to twenty million American citizens are directly affected by ADHD. The most debatable topic regarding ADHD is the treatment through Ritalin. Even though Ritalin is a safe and effective method used to treat ADHD, it is over prescribed by medical doctors. To prevent the rash diagnosis of ADHD, doctors must conduct more investigation and psychological testing. In addition, parents must be given other options for treatment than stimulant drugs.…
The purpose of "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention" (CDC) is to protect the health of America and to promote the quality of life through the prevention and control of the disease, injury, and disability (CDC, 2013). The CDC has a concern about a growing disease that is normally found in children to young adults called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD. This Rhetorical Analysis will be focused on ADHD. The CDC’s Website is trying to inform current or future patients, parents and care givers, and teachers on how to handle this illness.…
A debate has risen over the past ten years, questioning the fact of doctors over diagnosing ADHD medication to children and adults. Attention deficit disorder is a range of behavioral disorders occurring in children and adults, including such symptoms as poor concentration, hyperactivity, and impulsivity to say the least. There has been an alarming increase of diagnosis and treatment for attention deficit disorder, this has people writing articles and performing studies to show the pro and cons that both support and oppose the increase of diagnosis.…