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A 7 page research paper that examines research literature pertaining to alternative interventions for ADD/ADHD children. The writer particularly focuses on studies on massage/tactile stimulation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Psychiatry estimating that, collectively, these disorders affect 10 percent of grade school boys and 5 percent of girls (Donovan, 2000). Manufacturers of Ritalin (methylphenidate), the most commonly prescribed treatment for
ADD/ADHD, increased seven times between 1991 and 1998, as the drug was given to younger and younger children (Donovan, 2000). Interestingly, the prevalence of ADD/ADHD appears to be a solely
American phenomena, with the US consuming 90 percent of Ritalin production (Donovan, 2000). Other cultures handle the behavioral problems described by these disorders very differently. The Japanese, for instance, believe
that the symptoms of ADHD are simply a good description of young children frequently behave (Donovan, 2000). The epidemiology of ADHD/ADD is still a matter for conjecture; however, a
study conducted by Christakis, et al (2004 suggests that early exposure to television may play a role. Using an extremely large sample group (1278 children at age 1 and 1345
children at age 3), the research team found a statistical correlation between hours of television viewed between ages of 1 and 3 with attention deficit problems at age 7
(Christakis, et al, 2004). The researchers point out that, in contrast to the pace of normal life, television can portray "rapidly changing images, scenery and events," which are interesting, but
possibly over-stimulating to the developing brain (Christakis, et al, 2004). ADD/ADHD is diagnosed on the basis of reports from parents, childcare workers and teachers, with diagnosis often taking the
form of a standardized questionnaire. Symptoms include such behavior as trouble paying attention, making careless errors, easily distracted, failure to complete their homework, not obeying adult, fidgeting, squirming, or leaving
their seats in class, talking too much and interrupting others (Donovan, 2000). Americans note such behavior and diagnose a brain disorder or neurological/developmental malfunction. Other cultures simply address changing the
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