Why Do Some Think Kids With ADHD Are Bad?

Research Paper: ADHD Why do some think kids with ADHD are bad? They are not bad, they are just impulsive and different than others. A kid with ADHD has a brain that works differently than others. Some famous people have ADHD, like Albert Einstein. He had bad grades in school, and that could have been because he did not know how to control his ADHD.

What is ADHD?

ADHD is a disorder that causes inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is short for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD kids can get hyper and impulsive, which makes everyday things hard for them. Kids with ADHD have slower brain wave activity than other kids, which makes it hard for them to focus. The parts of the brain that are affected are the “frontal lobes,

Not completing tasks, problems staying organized and keeping track of things, and becoming easily distracted are also symptoms. Someone with ADHD may have difficulty paying attention in tasks, and does not seem to listen. This can happen almost anywhere if the kid is distracted. They will simply not be able to follow directions because they are distracted. An example is if other students are talking to the student, the student will get off track and start to join in the conversation. Hyperactivity One symptom is that a kid may not be able to stop talking. This can happen anywhere that they are. One of the worst places is school. The student can blurt out and talk when they are not supposed too. It is hard for them to control themselves because their limbic system of their brain doesn't function like other people's' brains. They need their teacher to understand that they have ADHD so the teacher won't think that they're rude and disrespectful. If a kid has a teacher that is right for them, they can learn and grow together. Kids with ADHD may also have way too much energy, and they will not be able to calm down. There can also be a lot of fidgeting and squirming, and running and climbing. One example of this is if a kid has to calm down to go to bed, they will be too wound up and excited to fall asleep. Another example is that a student at school may fidget a

One thing that you can do is take medicine. The kind that I take (Guanfacine) lowers my blood pressure so that I have less energy. Unfortunately, these medications can have bad side effects. One of the side effects for mine is that if I do not drink enough water, I can faint because my blood pressure is too low. Being tired and not being hungry can happen as a side effect. CDC.GOV says that “Research shows that behavior therapy is an important part of treatment for children with ADHD. ADHD affects not only a child’s ability to pay attention or sit still at school, it also affects relationships with family and other children.”3 Kids with ADHD should have therapy so that they can learn about themselves and how to control themselves. One of the best ways to control ADHD is through tools. For example, if I am at school and I am getting a test, I may take some thinking putty out of my desk, or I may grab the T-stool so I can try to get some of my energy out. You want to get tools for a kid that they can use, but also, you don’t want to make it look like the tool is a big deal. If the kid would have to walk in front of the class to grab something, it might embarrass them and they would not want to do it. Tool are one of the best ways because they will not distract others, yet, they can help the person with ADHD get some of their energy out, without having to leave