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Attention - Deficit/Hyperactivity - Disorder (ADHD) - Coggle Diagram
Attention - Deficit/Hyperactivity - Disorder (ADHD)
What is it?
Difficulty at school and work (Learning disorder)
Chronic disability that cannot be cured
Troubled relationships with close ones and strangers
Low self esteem
How does ADHD impact people
Mentally
Some people would say that having ADHD almost puts the person in there "own world" and being unaware of whats around them
Having ADHD can lead to being more sensitive to noises especially those such as loud traffic from trucks and motorcycles may trigger or scare the person easily
They do not think about the consequences of there actions and normally act how they feel in the moment
Socially
Being unable to stay focused, losing attention and hyperactivity all lead to reasons why people with ADHD are more socially rejected when it comes to adult hood and jobs
Some people with ADHD may appear quite shy and antisocial when it comes to strangers and people around them
People with ADHD also are prone to blurting out answers interrupting people frequently and yelling random things out that pop into there head.
In a learning environment
Loss of attention span and unable to stay focused
Interrupting teachers and students during class uncontrollably
Constant Fidgeting and moving things including during inappropriate times
In a home environment
More comfortable with the people around them that they know
Having things such as a routine are a big help when it comes to children with ADHD. Although this is an effective strategy if the routine were to break this would impact the child negatively
People with ADHD in a home environment if not provided with proper support and understanding parents can impact the child negatively worsening the chances of being able to help the child
Similar Disabilities that may occur from ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Some symptoms of bipolar may also be shown in people who have ADHD. This includes frequent mood swings depending on what going on around them. Another similarity between the two is the frequent energy level swings as well.
It is possible for someone to have both bipolar and ADHD. Around 70% of people who have ADHD also suffer from bipolar disorder
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Almost half of the people who have been diagnosed with ASD have symptoms which are commonly known to be shown with people who have ADHD.
How does this relate to ADHD?
ADHD and ASD are both disabilities that show at a young age and it is quite possible that a person can have both ASD and ADHD
People who have ASD are more commonly diagnosed at a younger age around the time they are two years old. People with ADHD normally are showing signs and becomes more obvious as they enter preschool or kindergarten. The majority of ASD symptoms include social interaction, being very quiet and avoiding all forms of interaction with others, the ability to speak is very hard for a young person with ASD to develop.
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
What are the similarities and differences between ADHD and ADD?
A child with ADHD suffers from more symptoms and effects compared to ADD. Some of the differences between these disabilities is that ADHD focuses on the person being more hyperactive and full of energy the vast majority of the time. Some other symptoms may include always being active or "on the go", fidgeting and tampering, impatient and trouble waiting for there turn, constantly interrupts others, constantly talking, running or climbing in inappropriate situations and being unable to sit down even at inappropriate times such as dinner or while a teacher is talking.
ADHD and ADD are very similar disorders in such as they both impact the person and how there brain works. Both disabilities impact the attention span of the person and how they control there behaviour. A person with either disability is also prone to losing things more often, making careless mistakes, not paying attention when being spoke to or at all. has trouble focusing or staying on track of one thing, struggles to follow and listen to instructions and doesn't pay attention to detail.
Current support and treatment
methods for ADHD
Other treatments may include support workers and other special workers provided to help children who struggle with the disability be provided with equal opportunity to learn
At the moment the only available treatments for this disability are medication and talk therapy
Research Questions Example
To what extent does treatment go for people who suffer from ADHD?
To what extent is support being provided to those who suffer from ADHD?
How effective are the current treatments for ADHD and is enough attention and help being provided for those who suffer from the disorder
To what extent does ADHD impact a child's daily life?
How is ADHD diagnosed?
The process simplified is a doctor testing the child's behaviours compared to children of the same age. Other methods include the ADHD rating scale.
ADHD diagnosing on average takes up to 6 months to totally confirm the diagnosis.
Some of the possible impacts of not getting proper support or treatment
Depression, family stress, job failure, relationship issues. accidental injuries, school failure, delinquency and substance abuse.