Adhd Informative Speech

ADHD is the abbreviated term for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This disorder can have an impact on learning, attention span, and more. Many people have this disorder and the number of people diagnosed with it has increased by 53% in the last decade. The problem with ADHD is there is no cure, so people try to play cate to it by using unnecessary medication. Although some people do need medication for their ADHD, I advise you to think twice before relying on it because medication has many downsides.

There are many ways to treat ADHD besides medication. One way, as a parent, is to reward their child for good behavior and discipline bad behaviors. This helps the child learn, after consistent reinforcement, what is expected of them. Another option given to ADHD patients is counseling. Counseling can be found at many different locations such as school, online programs, or other various places. Likewise counseling can be done in different ways too. It can be done one on one or in a small group. Also exercise is a great option for many ADHD people. Since ADHD is basically saying the person doesn’t have a great attention span exercise can be a great alternative to medication. Imagine going to the gym with your son or daughter this can be a great bonding time, way to stay fit, attention span while

ADHD is very costly, not only for the families affected but also for taxpayers. National spending on ADHD medication ranges from $143 billion to $266 billion a year. This averages out to $1,574 per person or $2,278 a family. (Since ⅔ families that have an ADHD patient use medication the costs are high). Pricing can depend on if the medication is brand name or generic. Pricing can also depend on how much are being taken. Thinking of the cost alone there is a lot to consider when trying to figure out the real cost of this ADHD