Running Head : ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Devin Skiera
PSYC 336
University of Montana
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
PSYC 336
By: Devin Skiera
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood psychiatric disorders and has been estimated to affect 3-5% of school age children, which is equal to one child per every classroom. The following research will highlight the associated characteristics, comorbidtiy and a variety of treatments and interventions including academic and family based interventions. Also I will discuss race and ethnicity along with socioeconomic disadvantages.
First to give a general description of some of the associated characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder one could break them down into four main areas. Cognitive deficits impair the executive, academic, and intellectual functioning of the child, while impulsive components such as sleep disturbances, and risky......
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