Adhd Nation Summary

The American Psychiatric Association’s most recent surveys suggest that ADHD occurs in about 5 percent of children and about 2.5 percent of adults. Most experts would agree that is about normal, however in the United States, there are 15 percent of children who are getting diagnosed with ADHD. That is three times the average national estimate censuses of children getting diagnosed with ADHD. Alan Schwarz, a nationally recognized expert on the ADHD explosion, exposes the stories behind the astonishing rise of ADHD diagnosis. Not only does Schwarz inform readers about the disorder, ADHD itself, but also points out the fact that millions of children are misdiagnosed with a potentially devastating brain disorder. In “ADHD Nation” published in September

Through his book, ADHD Nation, Schwarz argues the seriousness of the disorder, stating in the first two lines of the book, “Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is real. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.” ADHD is a condition that has been described throughout history; with plenty controversial debates against the medications used in the diagnosis of ADHD disorder, however it is still prominently distributed to millions of people, children, and adults. Overall, Schwarz provides his readers with a clear picture of ADHD by including the history of the disorder and the role it has played in American

Schwarz gives statistical percentages of the estimated ADHD diagnosis, “nationwide rate among boys is an increasing 20 percent.” (p. 2). Schwarz ends with stating, “ADHD has become, by far, the most misdiagnosed condition in American medicine.” (p. 2). This gives the reader an understanding of how prevalent the ADHD epidemic is and how it has affected the society. Another logos appeal is Schwarz includes the organization CHADD, Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, that grew so fast it persuaded Congress in south Florid to classify ADHD as an official learning disability to be covered under all educational and government-assistance programs. (p. 58) This appeals to the readers logic because it informs accurate and statistical data that can be recovered through