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Essay / Kids Health Website Review Essay - 903
To begin with, the information found on the site is free to the public, complete and complete. The question now is whether the site is based on facts. Kids Health advises the public that “children with ADHD act without thinking, are hyperactive, and have difficulty concentrating. They may understand what is expected of them, but have difficulty following through because they cannot sit still, pay attention, or attend to details” (Health, 2012). To see if they have covered their definition correctly, one must compare it to a known credible reference. “The Corsini Concise Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences defines ADHD as a disorder normally characterized by persistent and continuous inattention and/or excessive motor agitation and thoughtless behavior (ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) , 2004). As can be seen, compared to a credible source, the website provides credible coverage. Perhaps one is wondering about another statement of fact made on the site that may not be as well known a fact. Will a statement like that also prove proper coverage? The Kids Health website states that “ADHD is not caused by poor parenting, too much sugar, or vaccines” (Health, 2012). One can go to the CDC website, which is a government organization, a credible and proven resource, and find the following factual statement: "Research does not support the popular view that ADHD is caused by diet.