ADHD and Ritalin
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An 11 page paper discussing the condition known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and the use of Ritalin in treatment. ADHD is a very common problem today, thought he cause is of yet unknown. A section describing the condition is included followed by a section discussing Ritalin, which is the most common drug used for this condition. An additional section discussing the possible problems with Ritalin is also included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Adhd2.wps

Assessment and Diagnostic Issues / ADD, ADHD & LD
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A 4 page paper that provides an overview of ADD [attention deficit disorder], ADHD [attention deficit hyperactivity disorder] with LD [learning disorder], emphasizing the assessment and diagnostic issues involved. Implications for the classroom are also discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: AssessADh.wps

Attention Deficit Disorder & Ritalin
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A 6 page research paper examining Attention Deficit Disorder and the Use of Ritalin (Methylphenidate) in its Treatment. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Ritalin.wps

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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A 5 page paper discussing this childhood condition. Symptoms are often that of lack of attention span, obeying commands, and a general exhibition of hyperactive behavior. Many children today suffer from this disease but still the real cause of this disorder is unknown. There is medication which provides an opportunity for the sufferers of ADD to be normal people who others enjoy being around. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Attdef2.wps

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) as a Learning Disability
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A 6 page paper discussing the cognitive aspects of ADD with little emphasis on the behavioral issues connected with the disorder. While there have been documented cases of abuse of the use of the ADD label on children who were only victims of poor teaching, also documented are cases of children whose disabilities prevented them from learning as much as they could have had their problems been diagnosed and treated early enough. The manner in which children with ADD learn is very different from standard ways, but that difference does not preclude ability. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Attdef.wps

Attention Deficit Disorder / Treatment & Associated Difficulties
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A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the current literature on ADD and considers the implications for educators. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Add3.wps

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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A 5 page research paper that gives an overview of this prevalent syndrome that affects from 1 to 2% of the school-age population. The writer looks at the DMS-IV definition of this disorder as well as possible causes and the most accepted forms of treatment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Adhd3.wps

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adolescents
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A 15 page paper that provides an overview of the major diagnostic, epidemiological and treatment processes for ADHD and predicators of outcomes for adolescents. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Hyperact.wps

Coping With ADHD
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A 10 page research paper on Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) which is the mostly frequently diagnosed childhood behavior disorder. Currently, 600,000 school-age children are on medication for ADHD whose symptoms can cause trouble both academically and socially. The writer's main focus in this paper is on how it impacts the family and the early school years. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: ADHDcope.wps

Correlations Between Age And ADHD
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This 5 page report discusses the connection between age and incidents of ATHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Recent research has shown that not enough clear information has been received as related to age factors in ADHD and that, far too often, assumptions about the disorder are made based on the age of the child. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: ADDage.wps

Ritalin as a Therapeutic Intervention for Treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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A 12 page paper discussing the effectiveness of Ritalin in the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: Rithyper.wps

The Sociology Of Attention Deficit Disorder
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A 45 page research paper that discusses and analyzes the diagnosis of ADD and ADHD. The writer argues that ADHD is a very over-diagnosed condition that relieves children and parents of taking responsibility for the children's misdeeds. Significant data from research studies is offered to support the position. Additionally, the writer discusses why over-diagnosis and over-medication is a fact of our society. Bibliography lists 31 sources.
Filename: Sclgyadd.wps