Runnnig head: ADHD – SHOULD WE MEDICATE OR NOT Introduction Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has become an epidemic in the United States amongst our children. It is such an epidemic that many people are concerned if our children are being misdiagnosed with a mental disorder instead of a behavior problem. In addition, many doctors and parents are choosing to medicate children diagnosed with ADHD rather than seeking alternative therapies. The decision rather to medicate the child or not is a difficult decision. ADHD is a disorder that affects both children and adults.
| NAOMI WRIGHT Title: children with adhd attention deficit hyperactive disorder | Specific purpose: To tell my audience about child with ADHD Central Idea: Dealing with a child with ADHD is very common in today’s society, but we need to be willing to learn how to deal with the situation. | Introduction I. Coping with ADHD is not an easy task but with the proper understanding you could have a less stressful day. ADHD was extremely frustrating for me at first. I’m here to try to help you learn how to deal with this disorder at home. II.
ADHD is an overly diagnosed disorder and has become a go-to diagnosis to explain any hyperactivity, even though the person being diagnosed may be unworthy of that diagnosis. ADHD 11 References Daniel J. Safer, Richard P. Allen (1972) FACTORS INFLUENCING THE SUPPRESSANT EFFECTS OF TWO STIMULANT DRUGS ON THE GROWTH OF HYPERACTIVE CHILDREN PEDIATRICS Vol. 51 No. 4 April 1, 1973 pp.
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.
New statistics suggest that between 3% and or 5% percent of children have ADHD, in the United States. That statistic shows that in a classroom of 25 students at least one or two students have ADHD. The controversy steps in with many parents and teachers, thinking that over medicating a child with this condition is not helpful. Also there have been some negative results from long term use of Ritalin. Ritalin helps people focus and relax by regulating and calming the central nervous system allowing people with ADHD and ADD the ability to focus and have better impulse control.
These are just a few things that parents of children must consider, once they are told their child has ADHD. Treatment of the symptoms of ADHD may vary depending on the parents/caregivers personal philosophy, age of sufferer, and degree of symptom. Stimulants work to help the child stay on task, and are thought to work 70% to 80% of the time (WebMD, 2010). Some popular examples of stimulant medications are Ritalin, Concerta, and Adderall XR (WebMD, 2010). Non-stimulants are used if the child does not respond well or at all to a stimulant medication.
In children with ADHD and bipolar disorder, if bipolar is declared to be secondary comorbid disorder to ADHD, then it is suggested the ADHD should be treated first followed by bipolar disorder.2 types of comorbidity includes concurrent and successive. In a concurrent comorbidity, the child meets criteria for two or more disorders at present time, while successive comorbidity refers to a child who meets criteria for ADHD at one point in his life while the ADHD symptoms resolve with age then later on develops a new
There are many risk factors for oppositional defiant disorder. One risk factor is the sex of the child. Studies have found that boys are twice as likely to be diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder as are girls when the child is under twelve years old. When the child is an adolescent, girls were more likely to be diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (Rey, 1993, 1773). This data might be inconsistent because “girls tend to exhibit aggression more covertly.
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Tanya Jackson Chamberlain College of Nursing NR320: Mental Health Nursing September-October 2013 Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder ADHD is a mental disorder that starts in the early childhood years and can continue through adulthood. This disorder is causes children to act without thinking, be hyperactive, and have trouble focusing. The children understand what they are supposed to do however, they have difficulty following though due to problems paying attention to detail, sitting still, and completing the assigned task. The article, Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies for Children with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), analyses the pathophysiology, risk factors, and treatment for ADHD. The article explains the pathophysiology of ADHD in
Amphetamine Nation: The Effects of Stimulant Prescriptions on Children Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) effects 3-7% of young children in the United States and worldwide (Fitzgerald & Bronstein, 2013). The disorder causes a dysfunction of the prefrontal cortex and subcortical structures in the brain (Stevens, Wilens, Stern, 2013), which causes challenges with planning and organization processes. It can negatively affect a child’s academic progress in school and social situations. The disorder is mainly treated with stimulant prescriptions such as amphetamines such as Adderall or Concerta. When treated early the negative effects children experience from the disorder can be significantly decreased.