Category: ADHD

Psychostimulants  in terms of ADHD treatment  have both advantages and disadvantages. Stimulants used in the treatment of ADHD are no exception to the rule that all drugs have potential negative side effects. Hence, the disadvantages will be related to the latter and are to be explored and understood carefully. One cannot treat ADHD…

Introduction Social interactions among children are crucial for their cognitive development and personality improvement. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood (Conrad, 2007). Recent statistics show shocking data on the prevalence of ADHD among children in the U.S. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2016 report…

Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent children neurodevelopmental diseases. It is typically identified during childhood and frequently persists into maturity. This essay aims to answer the research question, Is ADHD a genetic or fake psychological disorder? Some justifications for ADHD as a genetic disorder are syndromic diseases, such as…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurologic and developmental illness diagnosed in childhood and can continue in adulthood. Treatment of this disease often raises questions for both pediatricians and parents. Therefore, disseminated information regarding this issue must be accurate and cover all the areas that are…

Thapar, Anita. Discoveries on the genetics of ADHD in the 21st century: new findings and their implications. American Journal of Psychiatry vol. 175, no. 10, 2018, pp. 943-950. Web. The main purpose of the article is to explore genetic findings on ADHD and consider their impact on clinical practice. The article is a review of…

Table of Contents Background Significance Problem Statement Purpose Statement PICOT Question References Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder caused by the immaturity of the HMF and expressed by the syndromic triad: excessive mobility, impulsivity, and difficulty concentrating. Children with ADHD may also battle with low self-esteem, problematic relationships, and poor academic achievement.…

ADHD and Environmental Factors Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a childhood disruptive behavioral disorder that manifests in inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity and can persist into adulthood (Perese, 2012, p. 657). ADHD is supposed to originate from developmental deviations in the prefrontal lobe area, which are likely to be the result of genetic influences (Perese,…

Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common brain disorder that can normally be found in children, but people of all ages can suffer from it. ADHD is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder. According to medical practitioners, this disorder usually affects the brain areas that are responsible for planning, thinking, and concentrating. Scientists have been…

Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common brain disorder that can normally be found in children, but people of all ages can suffer from it. ADHD is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder. According to medical practitioners, this disorder usually affects the brain areas that are responsible for planning, thinking, and concentrating. Scientists have been…

Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an immensely significant problem for the suffering children in the domain of education. This psychiatric disorder hurdles the learning of an adolescent by negatively impacting on the capacity to concentrate or focus during the process of learning. Children with ADHD find it difficult to cope up with the…