Understanding ADHD: symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

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ADHD is a serious condition, but it doesn't mean that it has to ruin person's life.

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ADHD is a severe case of not being able to concentrate

Everyone has off days, but ADHD patients cannot focus on a daily basis

Symptoms include chronic inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity

Children with ADHD are easy to identify, they are always hyperactive

ADHD is something we have all heard about but we don't really understand. I want to make you understand the seriousness of ADHD and how it affects people who suffer from it.

A.I have carefully researched this topic and now I will share the most topical information I have found (establish credibility)

B. The reason that I am interested in ADHD research is because I also have ADHD, and this has helped me develop a deeper understanding of my problem plan on explaining to you what ADHD is, its specific symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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ADHD is an easily diagnosed problem that can be easily spotted in those who have it.

A. The symptoms of ADHD as defined by the National Institute of Mental Health, the symptoms of ADHD are chronic inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity

Most children show some symptoms associated with ADHD, but only those with true ADHD will show all of them consistently.

Children who have problems with ADHD can't maintain friends, focus on tasks and get bored easily.

ADHD is commonly misdiagnosed as childhood impulsiveness, even when it is a major problem for afflicted children.

B. ADHD affects a wide segment of the American populuation

ADHD currently affects about 3 to 5% of all children

Diagnosis of ADHD occurs through the three step criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) model the predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type the predominantly inattentive type combined type who displays both inattentive and hyperactive and impulsive symptoms

C. ADHD is a lifelong problem that the majority of people do not outgrow a.

Several recent studies indicate between 30% and 70% of children with ADHD continue to exhibit symptoms as adults b. However, ADHD is now diagnosed at a very early age so those who do suffer from it are receiving help c. Symptoms in adults may not be as obvious because they work hard to control i

Summary and Transition: One of the reasons I am particularly interested in this topic is because I suffer from ADHD. Through proper planning I have been able to overcome these problems