Essays on Adhd

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity1. This disorder effects somewhere between 2 and 18% of those between the ages of 6 and 17 years old and 4% of adults. ADHD is more commonly diagnosed in…

While ADHD may be on the rise and researchers can’t quite understand why, there has been documented correlation between ADHD and the foods we consume. Diet can play a role in ADHD. The diagnosis of ADHD has become more prevalent in our society. Children are…

Abstract The debate over medication or behavioral therapy when dealing with a child with ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) has been going on since medications such as Ritalin have been developed. Are drugs really more effective in the modification of a child’s behavior, or is therapy…

ADHD America “Worst possible thing you can possibly imagine,” he said. “I mean here was this great kid who had everything going for him. Everything. Smart, good-looking kid, and the Adderall just destroyed him.” These are the words of Ricky Fee, the father of an…

Goldberg: Taking Sides, Issue 12 debates whether or not children with ADHD should be treated with Ritalin and other stimulants. The “yes” article, or the liberal side as the author Michael Fumento calls it, makes a point of disputing the claims of the “no” (conservative)…