Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder . Chance Dearman.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Chance Dearman Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, is a neurobehavioral disorder that develops during childhood and can continue through adulthood. ADHD’s characteristics include inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity and motor overactivity. It appears to be the most common childhood behavior disorder today with an estimate of 3-7% of school-aged having ADHD. (Miller, N.J., Thompson, R. 2013). ADHD has had several names over the years. It has been known as minimal brain damage, minimal brain dysfunction and hyperkinetic reaction. (Peacock, J. 2002). ADHD impacts the lives of†¦show more content†¦The individual must also have six or more symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity. These symptoms could be unable to remain seated, running or climbing when it is inappropriate, unable to play quietly, talks too much, answers questions abruptly, but not limited to other hyper and impulsive traits. The symptoms must be presented long enough to be disruptive and inappropriate to the patient’s developmental level and some of the symptoms must begin before seven years of age. The symptoms also should not be linked to some other condition or personality disorder. (Funk Wagnall’s New World Encyclopedia, 1p. 1. 2016). There is still much debate in media and the medical field regarding ADHD, presenting challenges, consequently remaining a diagnosis that is contested socially. (Tatlow-Golden, M., Prihodova, L., Gavin, B., Cullen, W., McNicholas, F. 2016). Causes Many have theorized about the causes of ADHD over the years. Among those theories, it is believed that poor schools, extra sugar intake, bad parenting or injuries to the head caused ADHD. There have been numerous studies done that showed a small or no support at all to for these theories. (Peacock, J. 2002). It is believed that ADHD is biological, but the