Part one of term paper
(ADHD), once called hyperkinesis or minimal brain dysfunction, is one of the most common mental disorders among children. ADHD often continues into adolescence and adulthood, and can cause a lifetime of frustrated dreams and emotional pain. It affects 3-5 percent of all children, perhaps as many as 2 million American children. Boys are tw ...

Part two of term paper
... are not a cure, and should not be the only method of treatment used for treating this disorder. Medication, combined with psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and social skills training, is most helpful form of treatment for this disorder. In the last decade, scientists have learned much about the course of the disorder and are now able to identify and treat children, adolescents, and adults who have it. A variety of medications, behavior-changing therapies, and educational options are al ...