Category: ADHD

Thapar, Anita. Discoveries on the genetics of ADHD in the 21st century: new findings and their implications. American Journal of Psychiatry vol. 175, no. 10, 2018, pp. 943-950. Web. The main purpose of the article is to explore genetic findings on ADHD and consider their impact on clinical practice. The article is a review of…

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.…

Table of Contents Background Significance Problem Statement Purpose Statement PICOT Question References Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder caused by the immaturity of the HMF and expressed by the syndromic triad: excessive mobility, impulsivity, and difficulty concentrating. Children with ADHD may also battle with low self-esteem, problematic relationships, and poor academic achievement.…

Table of Contents Overview of the EF Theory Application of EF Theory to a Case Situation The Three Criterions of ADHD References Overview of the EF Theory In the case of Leko, the executive function (EF) theory by Russel Barkley is applicable in understanding and developing strategies to improve the childs learning process. It is…

Healthcare professionals possess certain competencies that guide them to address various health problems (Anheyer, Lauche, Schumann, Dobos, & Cramer, 2017). Patients suffering from co-occurring conditions find it hard to receive timely, quality, and safe medical support. This complexity explains why caregivers, physicians, and nurse practitioners (NPs) should develop evidence-based models to meet the needs of…

Table of Contents Introduction Background Information Trends Discussion Trends Evaluation Conclusion References Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is among the worlds most common neurodevelopmental disorders. In this context, substantial growing trends in the frequency of ADHD diagnosis and treatment cases were registered across the globe. For its main reasons, the research includes a different…

When children have ADHD, it is possible to influence their symptoms by forging a special supportive bond between them, parents, and the education system. This connection aims to improve social interactivity with teachers and friends and reduce levels of physical and verbal aggression. Additional changes must accompany the treatment, including changes in the school environment,…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by neurological impairments in human behavior that begin in childhood. The disease often manifests itself at the age of seven years or with the start of regular schooling or preparatory group. ADHD is characterized by inattention and high distractibility of the child in almost any activity, excessive physical…