Adhd Essays

In elementary school, I had a Native Alaskan friend named Sam Schimmel. We both have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, we used to go mushroom hunting and pheasant hunting together, we both went to the same school, both of us had many of the same teachers. Yet we both had vastly …

Imagine growing up isolated, with low self-esteem, poor academic achievement, forgetting where things are, and having trouble managing time or making friends. These are just a few of the symptoms a young adult suffers from when diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, better know as ADHD. Now imagine that your …

It is very beneficial when youth take part in youth sports, but when it comes to kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), participation is less and also have the possibility of becoming unsuccessful. Notably, participating in sports is a common activity for kids which yields positive results and provides …

When examining implications of the childhood diagnosis and pharmacological treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) in children, one is presented with an overwhelming amount of conflicting information. While the disorder has been studied at length both in the United States and worldwide, there exists a profound lack of consensus within …

Adderall, also known as dextroamphetamine-AMP, is one of the most effective treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the U.S (Lakhan & Kirchgessner, 2012 p662). Adult ADHD is one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders with significant personal, social, and community impact. ADHD can considerably impair academic, social and …

The main aim of this study was to address the lack of research evidence on the validity of CAARS in the detection of feigned ADHD. Accordingly, the practical contribution of the present research is that it provides much needed empirical data on the CII Index which was specially developed to …

What disorder affects six-point-four million people and eleven percent of children each year after diagnosis? It’s a very common amongst four to seventeen-year-olds. It is called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, otherwise known ADHD. ADHD is a very common disorder. About eleven percent of school-aged children have either ADD (Attention Deficit …

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is frequently referred to as ADHD. This condition is diagnosed amongst 6.4 million American children every year and is one of the most common mental disorders. Psychology has always been an important part of history and is a big part of ADHD. My interest in this subculture blossomed …

In certain cases, parents might observe the energetic behavior of their child and conclude that their child is just “hyper” and that this is a natural phenomenon. Although parents that undergo this experience might not see their child’s hyperactivity as a problem, concerns for the child’s behavior could arise when …

In which ways would someone with ADHD struggle with their ability to gain educational skill compared to someone without ADHD? ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which means that there are deficiencies in the brain with ADHD that affect the development of a child. ADHD does not influence the intelligence of …