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Attention Defficit Hyperactivity Dissorder. Running Head : ADHD Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder Devin Skiera PSYC 336 University ...
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Running Head : ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Devin Skiera
PSYC 336
University of Montana
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
PSYC 336
By: Devin Skiera
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood psychiatric disorders and has been estimated to affect 3-5% of school age children, which is equal to one child per every classroom. The following research will highlight the associated characteristics, comorbidtiy and a variety of treatments and interventions including academic and family based interventions. Also I will discuss race and ethnicity along with socioeconomic disadvantages.
First to give a general description of some of the associated characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder one could break them down into four main areas. Cognitive deficits impair the executive, academic, and intellectual functioning of the child, while impulsive components such as sleep disturbances, and risky behaviors were the main medical and physical concerns. ADHD also effects both speech and language problems which in turn increase the child's social problems. The disorder is more commonly diagnosed in males although treatment is the same for both genders. The disorder can be diagnosed as early as age three. Children are most affected once they are at an elementary or preschool stage.
Until recently most socioeconomic studies have been conducted in university- based psychological clinics, as a result most families included in these studies are considered to be middle to upper class (chronis.1). These types of studies often fail to adequately represent the lower socioeconomic class who tend to have problems with obtaining service, compliance, and response. Minority and low-income children who have ADHD are less likely to have their special educational needs met and are less likely to adhere to prescribed...
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