Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Paper Summary:

This paper presents an in depth case study of a 10 year old boy who has been diagnosed with ADHD. The case study includes interviews with teachers, family and friends. The paper further presents an overview of his disorder, his life, his personality and the steps being taken to help him adjust to having ADHD.

From the Paper:

"Academically Sam reports he has had everything from straight A's to straight F's and that is why he had to come to the interview, His parents told him it was time to get some help in how to help him get better organized and do well in school and home.
Sam reports that he often gets in trouble at his father's house because he can't "settle down" but that at his mother's house he doesn't get into trouble very often. He reports that his mother understands him and doesn't punish him unless he does something that is hurtful to others or could place him in harm's way. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Barkley, R. A. (1990). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A handbook for diagnosis and treatment. New York: Guilford Press.
• Barkley, R. A. (1994). The assessment of attention in children. In G. R. Lyon (Ed.), Frames
• Graham, Steve (2005) Self-monitoring of attention versus self-monitoring of academic performance: effects among students with ADHD in the general education classroom.(attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) Journal of Special Education
• Wigal, Sharon (2002) Efficacy of a new pattern of delivery of methylphenidate for the treatment of ADHD: effects on activity level in the classroom and on the playground. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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