Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is much more prevalent in today’s society compared to previous generations. More and more people are being diagnosed at an alarming rate. To my surprise, I learned this disorder does not only affect children. There are many adults who suffer from it also. ADHD char4acteristics are neurobiologically based, and they often change as the individual gets older. One does not out-grow ADHD even though the …showed first 75 words of 2055 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2055 total…accurately diagnose people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Works Cited Associated Press, “Child Mental Illness Often Untreated”, January 3, 2001 Clinton, A., Connor, R., Nielsen, K., Parle, N., Semrud- Clikeman, M., Sylvester, L, (1999) Bibliography Journal of College Student Development, 40 (3), 299-304. Schrof Fischer, J. (2000, April 10). Journal of Learning Disabilities, 32 (6), 581-590. Ramirez, C.A., Richards, T.L., Rosen, L.A. (1999). National Action Agenda, Surgeon General Report. http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/cmh/childreport.htm U.S. News and World Report, 128, 48.