ADHD 3 Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder, also known as ADHD, is a neurological disorder that not only affects kids, but adults as well. The diagnosis of ADHD does not result on one sole factor, such as the results of a test or one behavior pattern exhibited by a person. There are many factors that attribute to the diagnosis of this disorder. ADHD does not show physical signs that can be detected by a blood or other lab test, so how exactly does a doctor go about giving someone the diagnosis of ADHD? Well, for doctor to be able to diagnose someone with ADHD, firstly the have to show some of the symptoms of ADHD, of which the main ones are; inattention, hyperactivity, and
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History of Disability Other Health Impairment (ADHD) Margaret Ahler Domincan University Abstract The purpose behind this paper is to look at the history and impact on education of the disability of Other Health Impairment (OHI). In essence, OHI is synonymous with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The author will present a general overview of the important people and ideas that brought about the disability that is currently known as ADHD. It will also be presented how this disability has affected the education system, as well as how this disability is dealt with within the educational system. History of ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a medical condition that has most likely existed since
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The risk of autism relates to several prenatal risk factors, which includes advanced age in parents, bleeding, diabetes, and use of psychiatric medication in the mother during pregnancy. Autistic children need to improve the functional communication, control tantrum, and regulate odd behavior. However, they support from the government, nonprofit organizations, and families.
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Trouble concentrating, sleeping, and feeling “jumpy” are classic signs of the disorder. These symptoms, she also experienced as a child. ADHD is usually diagnosed in children but many times, children with ADHD become adults with ADHD. It is possible that Marla went undiagnosed as a child. The history of this patient would support this diagnosis.
Running Head: RESEARCH REPORTING ANALYSIS: CHILDREN’S DEPRESSION INVENTORY Research Reporting Analysis: Children’s Depression Inventory Holly Squires University of Phoenix Research Reporting Analysis: Children’s Depression Inventory Depression had been regarded as an adult disorder until the 1970s. At that time, however, experts learned that this disorder also occurs in children. Depending on the child’s age, the symptoms of depression are expressed differently. Because of the ambiguous symptoms of depression in children, and other contributing factors in the difficulties in diagnosing the illness, the Child’s Depression Inventory (CDI) was developed. This paper will summarize a research article
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Some symptoms may include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over- activity). ADHD is characterized by prominent symptoms of inattention and/ or hyperactivity and impulsivity. These symptoms can lead to difficulty in academic, emotional, and social functioning. Studies in the United States indicate approximately 8%- 10% of children satisfy diagnostic criteria for ADHD (ADHD, medicine.net). The term ADD was once used to describe children with these symptoms, but ADD is no longer a DSM diagnosis.