Article
Ameliorating Negative Perceptions of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Students
SM Journal of Community Medicine
(2017)
Abstract
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health disease for children around
the world. ADHD can cause negative perceptions of individuals and perceived need for additional interaction
requirements among educators. These negative perceptions may result in poorer performance academically
which will impact these ADHD children for the rest of their lives. We propose that simple behavioral training can
lessen the negative perception of ADHD students and also lessen the stress experienced by educators. The
recommended behavioral training is to modify ADHD behaviors so that these students will maintain eye contact
longer and return to direct eye contact quicker, thus improving perceptions of interest and potential likeability.
Keywords
- Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder,
- ADHD,
- behavioral modification,
- gaze tracking,
- game,
- student-teacher relation
Disciplines
Publication Date
2017
Publisher Statement
This article was not peer reviewed
Citation Information
Steven Walczak. "Ameliorating Negative Perceptions of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Students" SM Journal of Community Medicine Vol. 3 Iss. 1 (2017) ISSN: 2573-3648 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/steven-walczak/71/
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