Abstract
The paper explains that ADHD is a neurological condition characterized by inattention and restlessness and is commonly diagnosed in early childhood. The paper states that there is a growing belief that ADHD is growing in incidence. The paper confirms the fact that attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has increased in incidence over a 10-year span in school-aged children.

Outline:
Introduction
Current Status of ADHD in the United States
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In November of 1998, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) invited 44 experts from across the United States in psychiatry, psychology, epidemiology, biostatistics, and pediatrics to "develop a consensus statement addressing key diagnostic and treatment issues" on ADHD (NIH, p. 1). What came out of this conference was a confirmation that ADHD is a valid disorder that may be measured, that impairs "functioning caused by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity." They found a 3% to 5% incidence among school-aged children and noted a need to improve diagnosis, to enhance treatment and for better follow-up. There is a need for parents, teachers and healthcare providers to cooperate better in order to bring about the best assessment and treatment for these children. Stimulants appear to be the best treatment to relieve the symptoms of ADHD, though "the threshold of symptoms most appropriate for stimulant therapy had no consensus among the experts."

Tags:ADHD, inattention, hyperactivity, children, adolescent, neurodevelopment

Abstract
This paper discusses how ADHD and its symptoms have, to date, provided rich fodder for the media and popular culture. After the relatively recent explosion in the identification of the disorder, more and more parents are turning to self-help books to identify their children's behaviour, and more scientists and psychologists are investigating the nature of ADHD in recognition of its current popularity as a medical topic. Much is understood about ADHD, particularly the symptoms and, increasingly, means of treating the disorders. The paper further discusses how some contention still surrounds the casual factors behind ADHD. Whether it is genetic, determined by environmental factors, or both, is still not certain.

Tags:adhd, disorder, genetic

Abstract
This paper deals primarily with ADHD as it pertains to the child and adolescent, and discusses some of the problems that many of these individuals face when they attend school or other child and adolescent services, such as day care. The literature on the subject is reviewed. Areas of behavioral concern and other issues related to ADHD are also examined. Also presented is the methodology of the issue and how the study itself was conducted. The data analysis is explained as well. This analysis is at the heart of the study, and the hypotheses that were created are dealt with again in light of the information collected. Recommendations for future research into the area of ADHD and the child and adolescent are also provided.

Table of Contents
Chapter One
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Scope of the Study
Rationale for the Study
Overview of the Study
Chapter Two
Review of Related Literature
Chapter Three
Methodology
Research Design and Approach
Population and Sample
Collection and Tabulation of Data
Data Analysis Procedure
Limitations of the Study
Reliability and Validity of the Data
Survey Instrument
Chapter Four
Analysis of the Data
Chapter Five
Summary, Recommendations, and Conclusions
Bibliography

From the Paper
"The issue of ADHD is one that has been misunderstood for many years. There are individuals that study it and discuss how significant it is, and there are others that see it as some kind of made-up problem that is really not important enough to focus on. Both of these are valid points of view but, in recent years, it has generally been accepted that ADHD does exist, and that the study of it is important. Unlike standard medical problems, such as diseases that affect the body, ADHD is not something that can be 'cured,' as it is understood in the traditional sense."

Tags:adhd, hyperactivity, psychiatric, disorders, ritalin, therapies

Abstract
This paper is a bulleted diagnostic case study of Carrie H. , a seven year old girl who has been diagnosed with ADHD. According to the paper, she was first potentially diagnosed with ADHD by her pediatrician, who referred her for a battery of tests. The paper details the symptoms and manifestations of this disorder in Carrie.

From the Paper
"Carrie H. is in the second grade. She is a seven-year-old child diagnosed with AD/HD, predominantly inattentive type. Symptoms Exhibited * Little hyperactivity in normal daily activities. * Several reprimands for talking too loudly or out of turn while in class. * Often forgets to perform all or part of routine daily tasks * Has difficulty organizing activities * Frequently loses items..."

Tags:adhd, child, psychology

Abstract
For many parents today, being given the diagnosis that their child suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has all the definitive status of being told that their child is deaf. In other words, it is perceived as a concrete, specific, probably immutable diagnosis of something that is "wrong" with their child. As the term spells out, it is a "disorder." However, there is also a strong dissident school of thought that disputes that ADHD even exists.

From the Paper
Institutional Analysis of ADHD For many parents today, being given the diagnosis that their child suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has all the definitive status of being told that their child is deaf. In other words, it is perceived as a concrete, specific, probably immutable diagnosis of something that is "wrong" with their child. As the term spells out, it is a "disorder." However, there is also a strong dissident school of thought that disputes that ADHD even exists. For example, parents at alternative, non-coercive schools point out that none of the children at these schools are ever diagnosed with ADHD, simply because deviance from a standard norm

Tags:adhd, attention, deficit

Abstract
The essay begins with a patient interview who was diagnosed with ADHD. The interview spans a series of questions regarding how the patient came to realize he had the disorder and what it meant. It continues on to a second interview with a ADD patient grieving from a loss. The interviews are to provide a case study background for the third portion of the the paper. This is a summary of the cognitive process and how it affects people afflicted with the disorder. A summary on the end of life issues is also provided.

Outline:
Behavioral Description of the Disorder
Etiology
Co-occurring Disorders and Symptoms
Prognosis
Cognitive Process of ADHD
End of Life Issues

From the Paper
"Me: About how long ago was it that you were diagnosed with ADD?
"David: I think it was when I was in fourth grade. My teacher had a meeting with my parents and she told them that I may have some kind of problem with being able to pay attention in class.
"Me: So was it your teacher or your parents that first noticed that there may be some sort of problem?
"David: Well, I was having problems at home and at school so I don't know who noticed it first.
"Me: What kind of problems were you having at school that would cause your teacher to think there may be a problem David?
"David: Well I was always squirming around and fidgeting. I couldn't stay in my seat for very long, so I was always getting up out of my chair and running around the class room.
"Me: I see; were there any other problems that you feel were creating difficulties at home or school.
"David: I had a lot of problems completing assignments at school, and never did my homework.
"Me: Why do you think that was?
"David: I really had a hard time concentrating on anything, much less school work.
"Me: What else can you think of that you can remember as being difficult or problematic with regard to school or home life?
"David: I always seemed to make stupid mistakes, I just didn't care. It seemed like no matter what I was told to do, I just didn't do it; I was always making up excuses for not doing what I was told."

Tags:behavior disorder, adhd, add, attention deficit disorder, cognitive

Abstract
Children with ADHD learn in a variety of ways, not just through rote memorization and a rigid curriculum. This paper discusses the technique of educational accommodation and how it allows the teacher to modify the classroom for the unique student and how he or she learns best. The paper explains that educational accommodation in the form of classroom management is an effective and efficient technique used to help children with ADHD in an inclusive elementary classroom. The facets of classroom management are easily within the teacher control.

From the Paper
"Making educational accommodations, by manipulating the classroom environment, for elementary-aged children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is a technique teachers can utilize to prevent behavioral problems in an inclusive elementary school classroom setting. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 5 percent of school-age children (Glass & Wegar, 2000). As Glass (2001) notes, children with ADHD "often poses a significant problem in the classroom for students and teachers alike. Children with ADHD are at an increased risk of academic failure due to the troublesome characteristics."

Tags:adhd, teacher, techniques

Abstract
In this paper, the writer looks at the history of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and discusses what it really encompasses as a whole. The writer then compares the Attentive ADHD and Hyperactive ADHD in order to provide a clearer understanding of the differences in this disorder. Finally the writer discusses what different academic and educational strategies can be used when helping kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Tags:attentive, hyperactive, adhd

Abstract
This paper presents an assessment, diagnosis and treatment recommendations for an adolescent with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). The paper also generally discusses the prevalence of ADHD and the difficulty in determining criteria for making a diagnosis. The paper also explores various assessment strategies such as family, medical and psychosocial history.

From the Paper
"Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a fairly common problem among young people. The National Mental Health Association NMHA noted that one in five children have a diagnosable mental ...."

Tags:ADHD, assessment, treatment

Abstract
This paper describes the psychological disorder of ADHD, as presenting in a six-year old child. The paper examines causes of the disorder, focusing on maternal factors -- i.e. stimuli experienced during the prenatal period. The paper discusses the child's family background and then turns to the stress and depression experienced by the mother during pregnancy.

From the Paper
"Tommy is a six-year-old African American boy who has recently been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD by his first-grade teacher. Unlike his peers Tommy has difficulties attending to his designated tasks at school, as he is often distracted..."

Tags:Psychological disorder ADHD, prenatal