Category: ADHD

Introduction: Characteristics Associated with ADHD ADHD is an abbreviation for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A person suffering from ADHD experiences challenges in managing high levels of energy, controlling impulses, and maintaining attention. An ADHD patient can rarely sit still even for a few minutes. He or she may become distracted easily and act quickly on…

A learning difficulty is a condition that causes learning problems, particularly when writing, reading and doing math. A child with a learning disorder does not understand incoming information as a child who is usually developing normally. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental challenge described by several persistent issues, including troubles in concentrating (Lally & valentine,…

Table of Contents Introduction Diagnostic Criteria Etiology Functional Impairment Treatment References Introduction Mike is a 15-year-old White high school student in the 9th grade. He lives with his family in the city and transits to school from home every day. He suffers from attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) which is a fairly prevalent condition in the…

Effective behavioral and pharmaceutical treatments are available to help reduce the symptoms of ADHD. These treatments can assist individuals in doing better at home, school, and in social situations. Each child should undergo a full assessment before starting treatment to determine the diagnosis and treatment strategy. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends combining medication…

Introduction Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that affects an individuals mental health. Although symptoms start early in childhood, a practical diagnosis is made in adulthood. According to Posner et al. (2020), around 8% to 13% of all children around the world are affected by ADHD. This condition has been shown to dramatically raise…

Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a psychological disorder that causes a persons brain to be abnormally hyperactive than usual behaviour. Different scholars have tried to differentiate between ADHD and hyperkinetic disorder, arguing that the two terms are not synonymous. However, WHO uses the two terms interchangeably to refer to the hyperactive psychological disorder.…

This is a systematic review of quantitative research studies and occupational therapy interventions for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Firstly, Nielsen et al. (2017), provide a short introduction to the prevalence, symptomatology, and treatment of school-aged children with ADHD. ADHD is a chronic neurodevelopment disorder that affects 11% of children in the U.S.…

A school environment provided an ideal environment to use my knowledge on health impairments caused by chronic health problems such as asthma, diabetes, rheumatic fever, and epilepsy that limits students abilities to perform different learning activities leading to a loss of alertness and vitality to identify students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While it…

Introduction ADHD is a complex mental health disorder predominantly diagnosed in children, but often persisting to adulthood. Although it can have a spectrum of different symptoms, mostly attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is characterised by increased impulsivity, difficulties in controlling attention, and hyperactive behaviour. ADHD severely complicates the life of people suffering from it, restricting their academic and…

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) refers to disorders of the nervous system. Neurological disorders are based on prerequisites of a neurological nature. Preconditions most often appear during childhood and are detrimental to personal, social, academic, or professional growth. They are usually associated with stopping ongoing responses after feedback on errors, difficulties in acquiring, maintaining, or…