Look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Abstract This paper focuses on certain issues and areas regarding Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ... A Look at Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder I hated the day we had to take the compucat tests in math. ... I was not diagnosed as an adult as having Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) without the hyperactivity. As I look back at my childhood, I can remember how frustrating simple tasks like completing my homework was. ... About six years ago I was diagnosed with ADHD without the hyperactivity. ... This paper takes a more in depth look at what ADHD with and without hyperactivity is. Disability Defined “Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood onset psychiatric disorders. ... This disorder is classified as a developmental disability. ... 132) Many terms have been used to describe this disorder. They have ranged from Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADD, and AD/HD. ... 1) However, the most current term for this disorder is Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. ... “The DSM-IV classifies ADHD as a disruptive disorder expressed in persistent patterns of inappropriate degrees of attention or hyperactivity-impulsivity. ... These were things such as aggression, “resistant to discipline, excessively emotional or passionate, showing little inhibitory volition, lawless, spiteful, cruel, dishonest, impaired in attention overactive, prone to accidents, and a greater threat to other children due to aggressiveness. ... These children were given the diagnosis of “post encephalitic behavior disorder. ... Children with other disorders, such as Operant Defiant Disorder as known today, would also be categorized within this disorder. ... 2) From 1957-1960, the definition of hyperactivity was being written and explained by Laufer, Denhoff, and Chess. Hyperkinetic Reaction of Childhood became the new name for the disorder and was put into the DSM-II, which was published by the American Psychiatric Association. “By the 70’s, over 2,000 studies were published on hyperactivity. ... The study on hyperactivity started to make a move to the idea that there might be attention issues. ... 3) Gabriel Weiss started a long term study that showed hyperactivity seemed to diminish by adulthood in these individuals but the “attention and impulse problems persist. ... Douglas argued that children who displayed signs of hyperactivity were not necessarily more distractible then their peers. ... The DSM-III changed the categories to Attention-deficit with hyperactivity and Attention deficit disorder without hyperactivity. ... Incidence/Prevalence Since ADHD is one of the most highly researched areas of childhood disorders, most of the articles and research are in agreement as to the incidence and prevalence of the disorder. “ADHD is more common than any other child psychiatric disorder. ... Description of Characteristics ` The DSM IV has described three primary symptoms: inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. ... Com, Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms, p. ... Within this description of characteristics, individuals with ADHD must also exhibit more symptoms under the area of hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. The symptoms of hyperactivity and impulse fall under the DSM IV category as hyperactive/impulsive type. ... Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes. ... Difficulty sustaining attention. ... This types characteristics are explained as “meeting both sets of attention and hyperactive/impulsive criteria. ... It is important to look at environmental adjustments, teaching adjustments, the ability to focus on success and self-esteem, and the encouragement for the student to become an active learner. ... If a child has problems with hyperactivity, it may be necessary to limit the space and visual stimuli around the child. ... This can help to accommodate the short attention span. ... With a disorder like ADHD many things will be different about their education. ... Comments/Discussion Section Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder has been studied for just under 100 years now. ... 5) Research and studies of ADHD will be very important to the understanding of this disorder. ... 2) There needs to be understanding of the child and then the disorder.