TY  - GEN
AB  - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a complicated behavioral disorder which is difficult to diagnose, manifests itself in adults as well as children and has far reaching effects on the lives of those who suffer from it, as well as on their families. This remarkable film shows in a short space of time many variants - boys and girls of pre-school age through adulthood. Children with ADHD have difficulty focusing attention, act on sudden impulses, and are hyperactive. Their brains do not seem able to organize and prioritize thoughts and stimulation. These qualities lead to failure in school and at jobs, low self esteem, and an inability to sustain peer relationships. Children can be a danger to themselves and others. We learn that one of the children set a fire without realizing the consequences; another steals, another bites and causes disturbances in school. One mother recounts with pain the suicide of her son. The only available pharmaceutical treatment is Ritalin, a compound similar to cocaine. Many parents want to avoid its use and try other strategies which are shown here. The film will sensitize educators and parents to a complex behavioral problem.
AU  - Burke, Vincent
CY  - New York :
DA  - 2003.
ID  - 1355607
KW  - Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
KW  - Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
KW  - Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
KW  - Attention-deficit-disordered children
KW  - Hyperactive children
KW  - Child development.
KW  - Methylphenidate.
LA  - In English.
LK  - http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?FLON;1780179
N1  - Title from resource description page (viewed April 8, 2015).
N2  - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a complicated behavioral disorder which is difficult to diagnose, manifests itself in adults as well as children and has far reaching effects on the lives of those who suffer from it, as well as on their families. This remarkable film shows in a short space of time many variants - boys and girls of pre-school age through adulthood. Children with ADHD have difficulty focusing attention, act on sudden impulses, and are hyperactive. Their brains do not seem able to organize and prioritize thoughts and stimulation. These qualities lead to failure in school and at jobs, low self esteem, and an inability to sustain peer relationships. Children can be a danger to themselves and others. We learn that one of the children set a fire without realizing the consequences; another steals, another bites and causes disturbances in school. One mother recounts with pain the suicide of her son. The only available pharmaceutical treatment is Ritalin, a compound similar to cocaine. Many parents want to avoid its use and try other strategies which are shown here. The film will sensitize educators and parents to a complex behavioral problem.
PB  - Filmakers Library,
PP  - New York :
PY  - 2003.
SN  - 9781503467859
T1  - ADHDout of control kids /
TI  - ADHDout of control kids /
UR  - http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?FLON;1780179
ER  -