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Post by Arachristie Otero on Jul 23, 2015 14:22:03 GMT -4
This article’s title means everything when we are thinking about ADHD treatment. As stated, by the author, “people with A.D.H.D. may not have a disease, so much as a set of behavioral traits that don’t match the expectations of our contemporary culture”. Lots of these patients are lacking some sort of focus, concentration, attention and in fact, having aggressive or impulsive behaviors. All over the medical field, this has been a discussion for years, debating if it is an over diagnosed condition or if medications are truly required for it. If we set our minds to look at it in a pathological point of view, then we will now that the psychostimulants are going to do their job, but also we can certainly try psychotherapy, behavior and conduct modifications so that these patients can have a compliment with the medications. We should truly focused on a “natural fix” for this condition rather than giving a prescription right after we see a patient. Furthermore, I believe that with any medical condition there is a sociocultural component present, but to an extent, pharmacologic treatment and psychotherapy need to be hand by hand.
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Post by Hubert Pare on Jul 23, 2015 15:27:45 GMT -4
This is a very poignant article, as millions of children, adults and families are affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or A.D.H.D. In many situations today, neuroscientist says children are being 'labeled' as having ADHD when there could be other reasons for their disorder. Nevertheless, A.D.H.D complications can begin with troubles in the classroom, but can also include a likelihood of accidents and injuries, trouble interacting with peers, and a disposition to alcohol or drug use. Although some meta-analysis have provided strong evidence that behavioral interventions are highly effective for the treatment of ADHD in children. Structural and functional brain changes have also been observed in response to behavioral therapies as well as other natural therapeutic approaches. In my humble opinion, the results obtained from pharmacological and traditional treatments are so relevant impressive that one cannot even start to dismiss the.
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Post by prashanthi on Jul 23, 2015 15:49:47 GMT -4
ADHD has long been riddled with the notion of it being a myth, due to this a lot of people mainly children are forced to think that they have a problem to which there is no solution. Uprising research focusing on this field is therefore very helpful in establishing the seriousness of this condition and underlining that it is in fact something that deserve and needs treatment whether it be behaviorally or medically. It also is very interesting to learn about the direct correlation between dopamine receptors and symptoms of ADHD. Even though there are medications that directly help reduce the symptoms of ADHD, I personally find it concerning that 2-3 year olds are already started on these stimulants. Learning now that behavioral mechanisms have proven to lessen the effects of ADHD it will be very helpful to approach this condition with a balanced effort. Classrooms can focus on identifying students dealing with this condition and approach them in a way that is more stimulating to their level of learning. This may in fact negate the stress associated with facing the hurdles of learning and daily routine activities and promote a more relevant environment pertaining to the child's method of associating and adapting to their world.
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Post by Brittany Egeh on Jul 23, 2015 16:01:19 GMT -4
ADHD is a medical condition that affects how well someone can sit still, focus, and pay attention. ADHD is prevalent in 11 percent of young people in America. The Article “ A Natural Fix for A.D.H.D.” discussed the pathophysiology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and how it affects the day-to-day activities of many young people. The article illustrates how this disorder affects the specific parts of the brain preventing an individual from paying attention. According to the author, there is a lack of receptors specifically, D2 and D3 receptors compared to the normal brain. These dopamine receptors are responsible for binding dopamine, which is responsible for reward activity. Psych stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall are used to block the transport of dopamine, increasing the levels in the brain. Patients with ADHD often experience difficulties focusing on tedious tasks, however placing a patient in an environment that excites them they could focus forever. This example illustrates that there are behavioral factors that can help to treat ADHD other than just using psychostimulants.
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