Essay on ADHD

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Sample Essay – ADHD

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Introduction

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a collection of problem behaviors related with weak attention span. ADHD may include impulsive behavior, restlessness, inattention, hyperactivity and usually prevents them from learning a socializing in a normal manner.

ADHD is considered to be a neurological disorder, and effects 5% of people around the world.  ADHD, usually starts presenting itself during childhood, and is thought to be a continual chronic condition, and there is no medical cure for this disorder. It has been mostly been diagnosed in children, however recently it has started being diagnosed in adults too.  60% of those children who show symptoms of ADHD continue with it as adults. In addition scientists believe that it is inherited.  (NIMH, 2006)

ADHD is also considered to be a developmental order, that is to say that it is certain characteristics like impulse control in such people are lacking in individuals with ADHD as compared to others who do not have the same condition. It is believed that the developmental delay is 30% to 40% and therefore these delays are considered to be impairment.  It is also thought to be a behavior and neurological disorder or a combination of both.  However those individuals who do not show hyperactivity or impulsiveness do not have a behavior problem therefore mostly behavior disorder is a misnomer. (NIMH, 2006)

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