Assessment Description:
What are some of the causes or consequences related to the trend you identified earlier this week? (Or, if you posted something about a policy or event, what do you see as the causes or consequences of those?) Who (or what) do you think is responsible for the problem, or who (or what) deserves credit for solving some part of the problem?
During the week, review your classmates’ posts and discuss similarities and differences between your response and your peers’ responses.
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SOLUTION to ENG-105: English Composition I - Topic 6 DQ 2.
SAMPLE 1
Hello class,
In the previous discussion, I highlighted different trends related to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) particularly how ADHD presents itself differently in adult women compared to men. Building on this, I have explored different causes and consequences of this shift along with attributing responsibility. One primary cause I found is the historical bias in ADHD research, which predominantly focused on hyperactive boys. This has been supported by scholars such as Abdelnour et al. (2022) who argue that historically, ADHD was initially associated with hyperactive boys. This led to a low understanding of ADHD symptoms, leaving many adult women undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years. Another factor that has contributed to the trend is the increased awareness of mental health issues in general. Dobrosavljevic et al. (2023) argue that society has become more open to discussing mental health, and adults are likely to seek help when experiencing any difficulties thus leading to late-life ADHD diagnoses.
Additionally, the trend also has positive and negative consequences. One positive impact is the development of more nuanced diagnostic tools and treatment approaches. These approaches include developing screening tools that can detect the less obvious symptoms in women adults (Patrickson et al., 2024). However, a concerning consequence is the potential for overdiagnosis. As awareness grows, the risk of misattributing normal variations in attention and behavior to ADHD grows (Dobrosavljevic et al., 2023). This may also lead to unnecessary treatments and unwarranted medical expenses.
I believe responsibility for the historical oversight largely lies with the medical and research communities. The initial narrow focus on childhood ADHD in boys shaped diagnostic criteria and public perception for decades. However, these same communities also deserve credit for recognizing and addressing this bias in recent years. I believe credit should also be given to adult ADHD advocates and numerous patients who have had the courage to share their experiences, thus raising awareness and pushing for better recognition and treatment options.
References
Abdelnour, E., Jansen, M. O., & Gold, J. A. (2022). ADHD diagnostic trends: increased recognition or overdiagnosis? Missouri medicine, 119(5), 467.
Dobrosavljevic, M., Larsson, H., & Cortese, S. (2023). The diagnosis and treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in older adults. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 23(10), 883-893. https://doi.org/10.1080/14737175.2023.2250913
Patrickson, B., Shams, L., Fouyaxis, J., Strobel, J., Schubert, K. O., Musker, M., & Bidargaddi, N. (2024). Evolving Adult ADHD Care: Preparatory Evaluation of a Prototype Digital Service Model Innovation for ADHD Care. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(5), 582. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21050582