Discussion - ADHD is a highly publicized and controversial

Discussion

ADHD is a highly publicized and controversial topic in healthcare and our educational environments today. Pick two of the questions below to discuss in depth, remembering to back up your opinions with scholarly research.

1. How do you differentiate between a normally active child and a child who has ADHD?
2. Who are the useful informants for a doctor diagnosing a child who may have ADHD and why?
3. What non-pharmacological treatment has been useful in treating children with ADHD?
4. 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 impact of those medications?
5. 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....