adhd

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects an estimated three to seven percent of all elementary school children. This disorder is known to be more prevalent among boys than girls by a three to one ratio. (Psych pg 611-612) There are three very common yet distinct ways of telling if a child is suffering from ADHD: if they are impulsive, hyperactive, and inattentive. The children are usually very easily distracted, move from one task …showed first 75 words of 291 total…

…showed last 75 words of 291 total…slow release”. He takes two pills in the morning, and they split mid day as needed. Joe’s doctors have learned that he learns better in groups and with visual aids. With the help of Dexedrine, Joe now does better in school and stays focused for longer amounts of time. Many children suffer from ADHD, but with the help of doctors, and medicine they can interact normally with children that do not have the disorder.