FACTS
True or False: ADHD is more common in males
True!
True or False: Parents often report noticing excessive movement in young children?
True!
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Who is affected by ADHD?
Kids, teens, adults (anyone!)
When do symptoms usually start to show?
School years
What kind of treatment works best for kids and teens?
Medication and behaviour therapy
What's one thing that DOESN'T cause ADHD?
Sugar, food additives, allergies, immunizations, TV, family stress
Name the three types of ADHD symptoms
inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, combined
What type of treatment works best for adults?
Counselling and medication
How many kids with ADHD have a parent with ADHD?
1 in 4 (25%)
Give 3 examples of how ADHD might look in adults
Losing things, forgetting, daydreaming, interrupting, acting without thinking, fidgeting, irritability, focusing issues
Name 3 types of treatment
Education, school supports, social skills, therapy, medication
What percentage of kids go on to experience ADHD symptoms as adults?
Over 50%
Name a way that ADHD impacts kids and adults (1 each)
Kids: delays, troubles with emotions, low self-esteem, other disorders, accidents
Adults: daily responsibilities, poor academic/job achievement, relationship problems, mental health, substance use
Given 4 examples of support strategies
Communication, routines, visuals, exercise, balanced diet, sleep hygiene, self-care, meet kids where they're at, opportunities for control, fall forward, problem-solve when calm,