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Symptoms of ADHD There are many symptoms that can be seen in children with ADHD, here are ten common symptoms, 1)aggressive behavior, 2)constant activity, 3)easy distractibility, 4)impulsiveness and/or the inability to concentrate.5)destructiveness 6)prone to poor relationships 7)inability to follow directions 8)being disrespectful in actions and in choice of words 9)poor social problem solving skills 10)depression.

Causes of ADHD
Some causes of ADHD are the frontal lobes, the inhibitory mechanisms of the cortex, the limbic system and the reticular activation system. Also premature babies, babies with low birth weight, babies exposed to alcohol and tobacco can cause damage to the frontal region of the brain that has been found to contribute to the risk of ADHD.

Dealing with ADHD
Dealing with a person who has ADHD should not be looked upon as a hassle. There are many things family, friends and schools can do to help and support someone with ADHD. 1)sit down with the child and agree on appropriate consequences for behaviors 2)With discipline it is important to be consistent 3) reward child when they try to improve 4)Use positive language, keep directions clear and short, and try to remain calm. 4) Have child join a sport or participate in some type of physical activity 5) Get into a routine. What treatments are out there for someone suffering from ADHD" well there are a few treatment options. Some are 1) medication 2) psychotherapy 3) behavioral therapy, 4) social skills training. There are also support groups that families can join. The most common thing used to treat ADHD in children is medication. Stimulants are the most effective medication known so far. here is a list of some drugs used to treat ADHD: 1)amphetamine(Adderall) 2)methylphenidate(Concerta) 3)dextroamphetamine(Dexedrine) 4)desmethylphenidate(Focalin) 5)methylphenidate(Metadate ER or CD).

Article 1: Intervention Strategies for Students with ADHD
In this article it states many interesting facts such how 3 to 7 percent of kindergarten to 6th grade students has ADHD in the United States. Also how boys are three times more likely to have ADHD then girls. The article goes into depth about ADHD has some effect on genetics. Also on some characteristic of a student that have ADHD and explains they may have academic and social issues. The most effective treatment for ADHD is medication such as Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Dexedrine, Adderall, etc. This article was very helpful and had many informative facts about things to do with an ADHD student. DuPaul, George J.; White, George P. “Intervention Strategies for Students with ADHD.” Principal, v. 85 issue 2, 2005, p. 26-29.

Article 2: How Should We Evaluate and Treat ADHD in Children and Adolescents?
Some things this article talked about was, children who should be tested for ADHD. It explained that children aged 5-18 year olds who exhibit inattention impulsivity, academic underachievement, or behavior problems have the potential to have ADHD. All ADHD patients should be screened for comorbid psychological, developmental, and psychiatric problems. This article discussed how comprehensive screenings should be used rather than diagnostic studies. The comprehensive screenings check for symptoms of ADHD, impairment, and comorbidity. Another main thing the article stated was, the best treatment for ADHD seems to be medication and behavior therapy combined. Alternative therapies--vitamins, herbs, vision therapy, and food supplements--do not seem to be beneficial. Ambalavanan, G; Holten, K.B. (2005, December). How Should We Evaluate and Treat ADHD in Children and Adolescents? Journal of Family Practice, 54(12). 1058-1059.

Article 3: Annotated Bibliographies from Professional Journals
The Journal explained three factors of cognitive developmental impairments for children with ADHD. It stated with the first point, which was the capacity for activating relevant information. There were many points that were very insightful the second main point was, the efficiency inhibiting irrelevant information. The third main point talked about the speed of processing. This was very factual and written very well. Johnson, Janice, et al. (February 2003). Development of Mental Attention in Gifted and Mainstream Children: The Role of Mental Capacity, Inhibition, and Speed of Processing. Child Development, 74,1594-1614.

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