brief overview of the controversy surrounding the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I will start looking at the diagnostic criteria for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. For the purpose of this essay I will just refer to children even though I am aware of the disorder in adults. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioural disorder amongst school aged children. In the Centres for disease and prevention publication
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)‚ also known as attention deficit disorder (ADD)‚ is a mental disorder that most often occurs in children. Symptoms of ADHD include trouble concentrating‚ paying attention‚ staying organized‚ and remembering details. With the insurmountable number of children that are being diagnosed and a continued increase in numbers‚ teachers need to be able to address this disorder and implement measures to ensure that students’ needs are met academically. The
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Practice Case study John/Jane Doe Case study 1: Ricky Smith Diagnostic statement: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder‚ Predominantly Inattentive Type Diagnostic Breakdown: ( 1) Six ( or more) of the following symptoms of inattention have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level: Ricky’s behavior meets seven criteria for at least 14 months in the dimension of inattention: * Inattention ( a) Often fails to give close
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder without the Hyperactivity (ADD) is a condition of the brain that makes it difficult for children to control their behavior in school and social settings. This condition is also known by various names: hyperactivity‚ minimal brain dysfunction‚ minimal brain damage and hyperkinetic syndrome. In 1968 the name was changed to hyperkinectic‚ meaning wildly fast-paced or excited‚ reaction of childhood. The focus was on hyperactive
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Treating Autistic Disorders‚ a Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial citation rationale subjects measures results Outcomes/ conclusions Ghanizadeh‚ A.‚ Sahraeizadeh‚ A.‚ & Berk‚ M. (2014). A head-to-head comparison of aripiprazole and risperidone for safety and treating autistic disorders‚ a randomized double blind clinical trial. Child Psychiatry and Human Development‚ 45(2)‚ 185-92. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ccbcmd.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s10578-013-0390-x • “Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neuropsychiatric
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Introductory awareness of Autistic Spectrum Disorders Task A- 1. Body language – People with ASD’s often have difficulties understanding and using body language. This may make them seem rude‚ but they also avoid eye contact as it makes them feel uncomfortable. Process delay - It is a common difficulty for people with ASD’s to have a delay in processing spoken/written communication and replying. Sporadic Language – Individuals may also have learnt certain words or phrases of interest
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Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a relatively common lifelong condition affecting around five to six percent of school-aged children; two percent to a severe degree (Payne‚ 2013‚ p. 362). It is described as an “impairment of the organization of the movement” (Elbasan‚ 2012‚ p.1). Developmental coordination disorder is diagnosed in children whose motor coordination is below that expected of their age. The etiology of DCD is unknown; however‚ it is thought that the disorder affects more boys than
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According to the Diagnostic Statistical Manuel (DSM 5)‚ the criterion for Attention Deficient Disorder (ADHD) is the lack of focus or inattentiveness that produces an inadequacy to complete task or receive information effectively‚ which may include hyperactivity. The hyperactivity may be presented as an inability to be still or have impulsive behaviors (2015). According to the DSM‚ the child should have the presence of the following symptoms before the age of twelve and have six of the symptoms listed
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Conduct Disorder Texas A&M University—Corpus Christ Dr. Tejeda-Delgado EDCI 4324 May 23‚ 2011 Abstract Children with Conduct disorders are defined as a set of behavioral and emotional problems. This disorder affects between nine percent of male boys and two percent of female girls. The disorder is characterized by persistent aggression‚ theft‚ lying‚ destruction‚ vandalism‚ and most of the entire child or adolescent violates the norms and the basic rights of other
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Abstract Obsessive compulsive disorder is a common psychiatric illness that has become recognized among adolescents. The onset of the disorder typically occurs in adulthood but many findings have reported the onset during childhood. Obsessive compulsive disorders can have a negative effect on an individual’s quality of life if it goes untreated. Early detection of this disorder can be beneficial to the client by helping them to cope and understand that the disorder is treatable. Cognitive behavioral
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