Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
             Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder is a neurobiological problem in an individual that interferes with one's capacity to regulate activity level (called hyperactivity), inhibit behavior (impulsivity), and even attend to simple tasks (inattention) inappropriate ways. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed disorder of childhood. It effects 3-5 percent of school children, and occurs three times more often in boys than girls. ADHD in children causes them to have functional impairment across several settings including home, school, and their peers. They experience an inability to sit still and pay attention in class- and are punished in return. The main symptoms of ADHD are an inability to sustain attention and concentration, inappropriate levels of activity, impulsivity, and distractibility. If not treated, the effects of ADHD will affect an individual all thorough adulthood. About one child in every classroom in the United States needs treatment for this disorder.
             There are three main symptoms of ADHD in children. Hyperactivity is probably the first that comes to your mind. Hyperactive children are not hard to pick out. They always seem to be in motion. Sitting still is nearly impossible and they may dash around or talk incessantly as a result. That makes sitting through a class a difficult task. Roaming around the room, squirming in their seats, wiggling their feet, touching everything, and tapping a pencil are all signs of hyperactivity. The result of hyperactivity on the child is they will feel intensely restless. Inattention is another symptom of ADHD in a child. People with inattentiveness have a hard time concentrating. They find it difficult to keep their mind on one thing and may get bored with a task after a short time. Focusing on organizing and completing routines is a challenging task. Impulsivity is the third symptom that ADHD suffers show. They ar...