SWK203e: Prepare a Report that Reviews the Current Understanding and Treatment of ADHD: Biological Influence in Human Behaviour, SUSS, Singapore

Question

Prepare a report that reviews the current understanding and treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children of primary school age. The main body of the report shall:

(a) Explain the defining features of ADHD. The inspection must elaborate on:

i. At least THREE (3) attention-deficit and THREE (3) hyperactive symptoms;
ii. Prevalence across the world and in Singapore;
iii. THREE (3) co-occurring psychological disorders;
iv. Co-occurring educational struggles and;
v. Gender disparity.

(b) Discuss the biological factors of ADHD. This analysis must be grounded on journal articles that examine:

i.Heritability statistics from identical twins and parent-child dyads;
ii. Abnormalities in TWO (2) brain structures and;
iii. Abnormalities in ONE (1) neurochemical and ONE (1) hormone.

(c) Explain the relevance of psychological interventions for primary school-going children with ADHD.

The examination must review suitable journal articles to describe two different therapy programmes that address the behavioural and educational difficulties that the target group exhibits.

(d) Apply critical thinking by highlighting FOUR (4) ways in which social workers can support children with ADHD and their parents.

This report shall be evidence-based. Of note, its main discussion shall be supported with at least 10 journal articles that are published in the last 15 years. It must also be noted that references to websites and online textbooks do not constitute as academically rigorous references for the report.

This report must also be well organised. With appropriate headings and subheadings, it should have an introductory section that states the aims of the report. The main discussion shall include all details specified above. The concluding section of the report should summarise the analysed findings and present an overall statement on how best to care for primary school children with ADHD.