There three different types of ADHD, inattentive type, impulsive hyperactive type, and combined type that displays symptoms from all. In J.D. Salinger’s Catcher In The Rye, Holden Caulfield suffers from ADD/ADHD as shown in through the causes and symptoms of the disorder. To begin, there are no distinct causes to ADHD. Doctors and researchers are looking for causes of ADHD there is not one for it.
ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders and can carry on through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behaviour and hyperactivity. Scientists are not sure what causes ADHD, but many studies suggest that genes are a factor. In addition to genetics, researchers are looking at possible environmental factors, and are studying how brain injuries, nutrition, and the social environment might cause ADHD. Children who have suffered a brain injury may show some behaviour similar to those of ADHD.
Thesis Statement Literature Review Succinct description of disease/condition/population Children, who are abused and neglected often, have learned disabilities. They are often aggressive or withdrawn, have a hard time staying focused on tasks, and can sometimes appear (and sometimes are) mentally challenged because of the abuse they have experienced. Sexually abused children who carry the primary diagnosis of PTSD have a secondary diagnosis of ADD in 14% to 46% of documented cases. Concurrently, ADD diagnosis rates for the above-mentioned children are double those found in the general population. The adage that “history repeats itself” is valid with regard to society’s maltreatment and disregard for children.
In 75% of all cases in a twin study indicate ADHD is heritable and genetics are a factor. Twin studies have implicated environment factors into the development of ADHD. Studies have found that a moderate-to-significant proportion of susceptibility to ADHD may be accounted for by factors that are not shared by both twins. Non-shared factors may include poor school performance, difficult temperament-inflated self-esteem, impulsivity, low verbal intelligence, and biological events such as prenatal insult and head
Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes and by a deficit of typical emotional responses. In addition to this, some signs of schizophrenia are also associated with illnesses such as depression for example, hallucinations and delusions. Schizophrenia is also defined as a psychotic disorder with, impairments in reality, disturbances of perception and thought experienced as hallucinations, delusions, hearing voices, seeing things that are not there, and paranoia. Its onset usually starts in a person’s late teens to early twenties, and it affects about one percent of the global population. Its causes are unknown but experts are learning more every day.
How does ADHD contribute to a divorce? ADHD results in a problem of inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, a combination of both, and usually occurs in early childhood. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2010), symptoms for ADHD are as follows: 1) often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities. 2) Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities. 3) Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.
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.
Student Mr. Tangney MED 261 02 NOV 2011 ADHD AFFECTS MORE THAN THOSE DIAGNOSED: Despite numerous reports of teens abusing Adderall or Ritalin to get a “high” or the media slandering doctors that are wrongfully prescribing drugs to those with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) symptoms, the fact remains that ADHD is a recognized mental disorder and millions have sought treatment worldwide. There are upwards of six million reports in the United States of those diagnosed and receiving medical treatment for the decease (WebMD). ADHD is a decease that affects the central nervous systems (CNS). ADHD can be treated by stimulating the cerebral cortex and increase the activity of natural occurring norepinephine, dopamine, and cholamine at the CNS synapses (MedicineNet). These increased contact of nerve cells leads to many effects described as self-confidence, well-being, and euphoria; all of which are vital in everyday wellness (MedicineNet).
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. ADHD has three subtypes; 1) Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive: Most symptoms (six or more) are in the hyperactivity-impulsivity categories. Fewer than six symptoms of inattention are present, although it may still be present to some degree. 2) Predominantly inattentive: The majority of symptoms (six or more) are in the inattention category and fewer than six symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity are present, although it may still be present to some degree. 3) Combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive: Six or more symptoms
ADHD and its treatments ADHD stands for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder. This is a common disorder affecting much of America’s youth. There are many ways to treat this disorder. In order to understand the proper way to treat ADHD you must know the side effects, user’s opinion, and advantages of the common medical treatments Concerta, Ritalin, and Adderall as well as examples, user’s opinions, and disadvantages of the natural treatments. Concerta is a central nervous system stimulant.