Identifying ADHD
Teaching Techniques
Neuroscience
School Accomodations
Diagnosis
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What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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What are the three components that integrate the successful programs for children with ADHD ?
Accommodations Instruction Intervention
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What is dopamine?
Dopamine is a chemical messenger in the brain commonly associated with motivation and reward, and it is reduced in adults with ADHD.
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A teacher must give instructions _______.
What is clearly and in small segments.
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True or False: ADHD has no cure
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What are the signs and symptoms of ADHD ?
Severe and often inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
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What are the classroom accommodations for students with ADHD?
Seating Information delivery Student work Organization
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Why many people with ADHD struggle with a lack of motivation about certain tasks?
Many people struggle with a lack of motivation because of the low dopamine levels in the reward center.
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How might a teacher seat a student to minimize distractions?
What is away from the door, windows, or other possible distractions.
300
List three causes of ADHD
Genes Environmental factors Brain injuries Sugar Food Additives
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How to deal with disruptive classroom behavior?
Work out a couple of warning signals Try to ignore mildly inappropriate behaviors
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How is ADHD related to executive function?
ADHD is associated with weaknesses in executive function.
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Give an example of how a student with ADHD might be tested.
What is orally.
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What are the three types of ADHD ?
1. Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive 2. Predominantly inattentive 3. Combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive
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What are the teaching techniques for students with ADHD?
Starting the lesson Conducting the lesson Ending the lesson
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Which medicine help improve inattention and hyperactivity in adults?
Methylphenidate
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How might a teacher intervene in disruptive behavior?
What is giving the student a small cue - squeezing his or her shoulder, putting a sticky note on his or her desk, etc.
500
What is the Tourette syndrome?
Some people with Tourette syndrome have nervous tics and repetitive mannerisms.
500
What is IEP? What does it do?
IEP stands for Individualized Education Program (IEP), it is a document developed by the child's parents and school staff that addresses the special educational services that the child will receive.
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What is the part of the brain affected by ADHD?
Frontal Lobe
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What is one of the most effective tools in helping an ADHD student?
What is positive reinforcement.
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