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ADHD Attentive Deficit Disorder. By: Erica Ramirez. Description of Disease. A disorder of the central nervous system that is caused by a lack of certain brain chemicals. Some have difficulty paying attention and following instructions. Others are aggressive, impulsive, and overly active.
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ADHDAttentive Deficit Disorder By: Erica Ramirez
Description of Disease • A disorder of the central nervous system that is caused by a lack of certain brain chemicals. Some have difficulty paying attention and following instructions. Others are aggressive, impulsive, and overly active. ADHD is NOT a learning disability. However, sometimes children with a learning disability may have ADHD. Children may be treated with medicine.
Symptoms • In 1994, attention deficit disorder was renamed ADHD. It was broken down to three subtitles; Inattentive Type- • Inability to pay attention to details or a tendency to make careless errors in school work or other activities. • Difficulty following instructions • Distract ability • Forgetfulness in daily activities.
Symptoms Hyperactive –impulsive type • Fidgeting or squirming • Difficulty remaining seated • Excessive running or climbing • Problems with interrupting or intruding Combine Type- • Which involves a combination of the other two types and is the most common.
Accommodations/ Modifications • Change test, use multiple choice or short answer questions rather than essays. Reduce the number of questions or approve the use of a cheat sheet. • Changes in the environment, such as being able to take the test in a small group or a room with fewer distractions. • Changes in the testing protocol, such as extended time, having items being read out loud, or being able to answer orally.
Special programs for ADHD • Summer programs ;“special programs for kids” mysummercamp.com • Private schools that cater in working with ADHD. Which are becoming more popular across the country.
Resources • http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-guide-symptoms-types • http://www.bing.com/health/article/harvard-1000244333/Recognizing-and-managing-ADHD-in-adults?q=ad • http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/la-heb-adhd-20110515,0,3893891.story