Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Case Study

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, otherwise known as ADHD, can be defined as a pattern of extreme inappropriate behavior which includes hyperactivity, impulsivity, and one’s inability to maintain attention. According to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, ADHD affects 6-10% of children and 3-6% of adults in the United States” (Farrar, 2011). The disorder is said to affect more males than females, but that can also result in one of the symptoms being a high level of aggression and defiance, which is more prevalent in males. Some people don’t believe that this neurobehavioral disorder is a real medical issue. They think that it is a mere behavioral problem that needs to be dealt with by the parents. This paper explores the medical

But until one has walked in another’s shoes, there is no room for judgement. My daughter is thirteen and has exhibited signs and symptoms of ADHD since she was two or three years old. Her doctor was able to diagnose her at four years old, during her second half of pre-k, before she almost failed for the year because of her inability to remain focused and be attentive during class. Her home life was never an issue of bad parenting or my inability to discipline

“According to the DSM-IV criteria a child must exhibit at least six of the nine hyperactive behaviors, which must be consistent for at least six consecutive months (DuPaul & Stoner, 2003, p. 24-25). Some attention symptoms include not listening when spoken to directly, avoids or dislikes tasks that require mental effort, fails to finish school work, and fails to pay close attention to details. Whereas hyperactivity examples include, fidgeting with hands or feet, runs about or climbs excessively, difficulty waiting their turn, and acts as if “driven by a motor” (DuPaul & Stoner, 2003). A child can still be diagnosed with ADHD if they do not meet six of the nine symptoms on each area. There are three subtypes of ADHD which is combined inattentive and hyperactive, predominantly inattentive (six of nine inattentive and no more than five hyperactive), and predominantly hyperactive (six or nine hyperactive and no more than six inattentive) (Bender,