lifespan week 3 assignment.docx PSYC290 Week 3 Assignment: Check-Up 2 PSYC290N-63381 Lifespan Development Check-Up 2 As a healthcare provider, one can believe that it would be difficult to prescribe a child with m
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lifespan week 3 assignment.docx PSYC290 Week 3 Assignment: Check-Up 2 PSYC290N-63381 Lifespan Development Check-Up 2 As a healthcare provider, one can believe that it would be difficult to prescribe a child with medication that would alter their mental state. Most of the time, when you see a child being portrayed, they are shown as smiling and playing and happy. Children, by nature, are known to be active and ready to go! According to Mayo Clinic, ADHD is described as “A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. ADHD often begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood. It may contribute to low self-esteem, troubled relationships, and difficulty at school or work. Symptoms include limited attention and hyperactivity.†It is super essential to correctly diagnose a child properly because the medications can have adverse long-term effects. There are many children like Charlie; I was one of them. Charlie does not have a “chronic condition,†he is bored and wants to run around. I would explain to Charlies mom that exercise and playing are very good for a growing child. I would tell her the benefits of the hormones released during any active activity and its benefits in healthy brain development. Studies show that exercise can stimulate brain growth and boost cognitive performance. It helps kids focus. It may make it easier for kids to learn and achieve. “A positive correlation was found between physical activity and better working memory among child. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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