Phillip Kmetz LA365 General Psychology May 8, 2016 Module 11 Case Study 1. “Kevin is a cheerful nine-year-old third grader who is brought to the outpatient clinic after the teacher at the private school he attends repeatedly called his mother about his worsening classroom behavior. His teacher described him as a likable and friendly youngster who always obeyed when spoken to but also repeatedly disrupted the class by his antics and could no longer be tolerated in the classroom. The teacher reported that he hummed and make noises under his breath, blurted out answers without raising his hand, and always tried to be first when the teacher asked a question, even though he often did not have the answer when called upon. The teacher had to remind …show more content…
ADHD is very common and the symptoms our patient, Kevin, is experiencing are in line with the symptoms used to diagnose it. More specifically, Kevin’s symptoms are matching the combined classification of ADHD. As a general diagnosis, ADHD is a very common disorder, and can be classified into three types- Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined. Inattentive ADHD is the type where the patient is easily distracted, a common stereotype (albeit true) of ADHD patients. This type is generally associated with lack of attention to detail, careless mistakes, failure to keep on task (being easily distracted), and being forgetful. Patients with this type of ADHD generally avoid tasks that involve more than minimal effort, have the inability to understand or follow instructions or don’t listen to them, and are forgetful. Kevin has trouble with other children, as he is very easily distracted. We can see how he doesn’t get picked for sports often because while playing, he will be distracted by clouds or other things. He plays games with other children, and his antics entertain them, but he has a tendency to lose focus, make up his own rules, or stop paying attention to the game …show more content…
In this case, there’s not enough information to accurately identify the specific etiology, but there are a few likely factors. Firstly is genetics, the most common cause. When close relatives have had ADHD, or perhaps ADHD runs directly in the family, there is a very likely chance that it will be passed down. My father has ADHD, and as a result, I do as well. ADHD is generally diagnosed in the first 12 years of their lives, when symptoms are at their worst and many of them may occur in the first few years of life. Other causes include drinking or smoking during the mother’s pregnancy, exposure to toxic chemicals or substances such as lead, or extreme child abuse, neglect, and lack of social interaction. As shown above, some things can cause ADHD to develop early through genetics, or later on in life after certain environmental factors are experiences. It’s also theorized that food additives such as food coloring can cause ADHD, or at least amplify the disorder in patients with
Is technology changing our brains for the better or for the worse? The human brain is a biological masterpiece and is the most advanced organ on the face of the planet. In Richard Restak’s essay “Attention Deficit: The Brain Syndrome of Our Era,” he speaks about how the advancements in technology in this modern era have affected the brain’s habits and functions. Multitasking is requiring the brain to change how it functions, its organizations, and efficiency throughout day-to-day tasks and is also enabling people to do things otherwise not possible. Within the past two decades, the amount of time we spend on using technology has increased by a large amount.
This is because in 1991 there was a change of status for ADHD in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act that changed ADHD to a handicapping condition. This resulted in school districts worldwide being required to establish screening and diagnostic procedures for
Howie had a rough childhood, ever since he was little he has had obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which it is very rare to have both but Howie Mandel does. Since he had OCD and ADHD it was very hard for him to concentrate and pay attention in class. I’d never say that ADHD is a gift or a blessing, And if someone says it is a gift, I’d love
Exploratory Research Essay Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder affects so many people and ages all around the world. Much more known as ADHD, it is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects parts of the brain that causes inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. ADHD makes daily parts of life much harder and creates never ending struggles. I have been diagnosed with ADHD since a very young age and personally I have experienced and dealt with the hardships that come along with Adhd my whole life. I have always wanted to be knowledgeable of my disorder and that is ultimately why I chose to focus on this topic, as a way to learn more about myself ,expand knowledge to those with ADHD and teach society the severity of
ADHD is a hyperactivity disorder with many symptoms that can be treated through therapy, emotional counselling, and use of
Sitting in class looking everywhere and hearing everything, but you sit there wondering, “What’s wrong with me?” All the other children are sitting still looking straight. The feeling of being abnormal because being different is wrong. No parent wants this for their child, logically the parents think it’s the right decision to medicate their child. Children should not be allowed to take prescribed medications due to how it impacts their mental state, body, and relationships with others.
In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) released a new manual called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), to be used by doctors and other health care professionals to diagnose ADHD in children and adults. This manual serves as a guide for the healthcare practitioners, to lay out the criteria when conducting diagnoses of ADHD in an individual. The recent edition of the manual, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) was produced to change, how ADHD is diagnosed in children and adults particularly the causes of ADHD, the symptom description, and the awareness on the use of information about the disorder in children and adults. Studies have shown
ADHD affects behaviour and social development in that they get easily frustated, which could be the same children with Autism this affects there Emotional and social development. Dyslexia is a condition that affects learning literacy so what they think they are reading may not be what is actually there so they get stuck with understand letters they may
The BRIEF was derived from needing a means to differentiate between learning disabilities, attentional deficits, memory impairments, neurological disorders, or a combination of these problems (Gioia, Isquith, Guy, & Kenworthy, 2000). Previous neuropsychological assessments were either lacking in measuring the executive function of every day behaviors or included information outside of executive function. This assessment incorporates and utilizes information gathered by the child’s parent(s) and teacher in order to assess the daily behaviors of executive
A mix of genetic, environmental, and neurological factors can result in ADHD. According to research, people with ADHD have decreased levels of several neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine, which impairs their capacity. Misconceptions & False Ideas About ADHD • There are a lot of misconceptions and myths concerning ADHD, including: • Ineffective parenting or a lack of discipline contribute to ADHD. • ADHD is a false diagnosis. • Only kids are affected by ADHD.
ADHD stands for Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and often affects children, and teens. In some events, it may last until adulthood. ADHD can often cause low self-esteem, troubled relationships, and difficulty at school and work. ADHD affected Williams when he was a young child. This especially hurt Williams because of what was happening during his early life.
A person suffering from this disorder may have difficulties concentrating
I know of several family members who have taken their child off of ADHD medication because their child was not their normal self when medicated. Also, working in the school system during my internship has allowed me to witness several students perform with and without medication. Typically, when students are medicated they are not their normal self. They are sleepy, not participating in class, and lacking motivation. Although, their behavior is adjusted, it really breaks my heart to see children like this.
The three mental ailments associated with ADHD are inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Living with these conditions is no easy task. Anyone of those symptoms can individually lead to not having good grades, or even losing track of a simple conversation. Put all of them together and you have a dangerous mix that in undoubtably going to lead to poor school performance and an inept social life, if the proper means are not taken. Therefore, the effectiveness outweighs the risk when it comes to this medication, which in turn makes ADHD medication a promising and efficient treatment for children with attention deficit hyperactivity
The last reason why children are being misdiagnosed for ADHD is because the child’s doctors are taking the easy way out. Once, doctors insisted on hours of evaluation of a child before making a diagnosis or prescribing a medication. Today doctors brag that they can make an initial assessment of a child and write a prescription in less than 20 minutes (Guelph Murphy 2006). Some doctors today think treating a child is more about speed rather than accuracy. “Many Clinicians find it easier to tell parents their child has a brain- based disorder than suggest parenting changes” (Guelph Murphy 2006).