Assessment Description:

It is important to distinguish between your perspective and other perspectives regarding your commentary topic. What are some of the other perspectives you see? Summarize them briefly. Next, summarize your own perspective. In what ways does your perspective differ from other perspectives? Why is your perspective different?

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SOLUTION to ENG-105: English Composition I - Topic 7 DQ 2.

SAMPLE 1

Hello class,

            As I was searching through various sources to learn about the increasing rates of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnoses, I came across several different approaches to the topic at hand. The consensus I came across while researching is that some doctors and scholars believe that the rise in diagnoses could be due to enhanced awareness, and identification of diagnostic criteria to identify and treat cases that were earlier not considered to be ADHD, in the past. Abdelnour et al. (2022) argue that outside diagnostic changes, studies have provided other explanations for the rise of ADHD including increased awareness which is evidenced by ADHD-related searches on Google, with the condition’s popularity being the highest it has ever been in March 2022. Additionally, Honkasilta and Koutsoklenis (2020) pointed out that different associations such as the American Psychiatric Association have undergone several revisions, in a bid to clarify and expand the criteria for ADHD diagnosis. This perspective emphasizes the benefits of early intervention and medication for individuals with ADHD.

            Another perspective I encountered was voiced by critics and mental health professionals who argue that the trend is a result of the overdiagnosis problem. Researchers such as Kazda et al. (2021) notes that overdiagnosis which is a major factor in the increase in ADHD diagnoses trend is due to diagnostic inflation which is caused by changing the diagnostic definition, medicalizing behavioral patterns that were previously considered normal, and extending the definition to include ambiguous or mild symptoms. Additionally, they also hold a view that normal childhood behaviors are being pathologized as ADHD, leading to unnecessary labeling and medication for children.

            Conversely, my perspective as reflected in my commentary essay acknowledges both views as elements of truth while also advocating for a more balanced approach. I believe the increase in ADHD diagnoses is driven by a combination of factors including improved awareness and diagnostic criteria. However, I also believe that overdiagnosis is a potential cause. My view differs in that I emphasize on the need for a balanced approach that recognizes the benefits of early intervention while also examining our diagnostic practices.

References

Abdelnour, E., Jansen, M. O., & Gold, J. A. (2022). ADHD diagnostic trends: increased recognition or overdiagnosis?. Missouri Medicine, 119(5), 467.

Honkasilta, J., & Koutsoklenis, A. (2022). The (un) real existence of ADHD—Criteria, functions, and forms of the diagnostic entity. Frontiers in Sociology, 7, 814763. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2022.814763

Kazda, L., Bell, K., Thomas, R., McGeechan, K., Sims, R., & Barratt, A. (2021). Overdiagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: a systematic scoping review. JAMA Network Open, 4(4), e215335-e215335. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.5335