ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactiveity Disorder
Today almost three million people have ADHD in the United States alone, and Five percent of them makeup the student population. Overall there are four times the amount of boys than there are girls.
Students who have ADHD are often socially awkward and have a hard time making communication, as well as controlling themselves from outbursts. They have hard time making friends and tend to withdraw themselves, watching quietly from the sidelines. In conversations some of what they say may come across as mean or rude, and have difficulty thinking through the social consequences.
“Children with ADHD exhibit a range of symptoms: some seem to bounce off walls, some daydream constantly, and other can’t seem to follow the rules”
ADHD should be noticeable in many ways identified by over activity, inattention, and impulsiveness (Alloway 75).
Over activity is notice by constant movement. They may move their foot, tap their pencil, or squirm in their seat.
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Inattention is when the student doesn't follow through, or doesn't pat attention to details , or makes careless mistakes.
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Impulsiveness, is when they get easily distracted, and tends to blurt out. They have difficulty waiting in turn.
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