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NU674 Unit 2 Discussion – ADHD
ADHD is a highly publicized and controversial topic in healthcare in general and our educational settings today. Pick two of the questions below to discuss in-depth, remembering to support your opinions with scholarly research.
1. What are the reasons for an increase in the prevalence of ADHD diagnosis? (consider knowledge, public awareness, lack of exercise, lack of recess, nutrition, etc.
2. How do you differentiate between a normally active child and a child who has ADHD?
3. Who are the useful informants for a doctor diagnosing a child who may have ADHD and why?
4. What non-pharmacological treatment has been useful in treating children with ADHD?
5. What are the long-term effects on the brain of children who have used medication for ADHD? What are the possible long-term benefits and negative impacts of those medications?
Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.