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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Thesis

¶ … audience on wha ADHD is, its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. ADHD is a serious condition, but it doesn't mean that it has to ruin person's life.

Bouncing off walls! (Strong declarative statement to draw attention)

ADHD is a severe case of not being able to concentrate

Everyone has off days, but ADHD patients cannot focus on a daily basis

Symptoms include chronic inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity

Children with ADHD are easy to identify, they are always hyperactive

ADHD is something we have all heard about but we don't really understand. I want to make you understand the seriousness of ADHD and how it affects people who suffer from it.

A.I have carefully researched this topic and now I will share the most topical information I have found (establish credibility)

B. The reason that I am interested in ADHD research is because I also have ADHD, and this has helped me develop a deeper understanding of...

The symptoms of ADHD as defined by the National Institute of Mental Health, the symptoms of ADHD are chronic inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
Most children show some symptoms associated with ADHD, but only those with true ADHD will show all of them consistently.

Children who have problems with ADHD can't maintain friends, focus on tasks and get bored easily.

ADHD is commonly misdiagnosed as childhood impulsiveness, even when it is a major problem for afflicted children.

B. ADHD affects a wide segment of the American populuation

ADHD currently affects about 3 to 5% of all children

Diagnosis of ADHD occurs through the three step criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) model…

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ADHD -- Treatment through Behavioral Therapy." American Institute of Pediatrics.

Mederm: Medical Library: ADHD. 2007. [3 Mar 2007] http://www.medem.com/MedLB/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZWWPFTXSC&sub_cat=21#Table3

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder." National Institute of Mental Health. 2006.

Mar 2007] http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm#intro
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