misconseptions
is ADHD curable?
no
ADHD stands for?
attention deficit hyperactive disorder
is ADHD a mental illness
yes
define Hyperactivity
constantly moving or interrupting others
finish this sentence ADHD symptoms change as you get ____.
older
which gender was thought to only have ADHD
boys
does having ADHD change who you are
no
what is the most common pill that is used for ADHD
stimulints
what is impulsivity
acting without any regard for personal safety
a professional diagnoses you
does every kid have ADHD
no
what age is ADHD commonly diagnosed at.
before 12
what non drug is a way to help with the symptoms of adhd
therapy
define inattention
not being able to stay on task or focus
how is ADHD not the same for everyone
because ADHD is a spectrum
it used to be thought that ADHD is only found in _____.
Kids
what is a hyperfixation
the immense focus on one person, activity or object and excluding or ignoring everything else
what does a non stimulant do
they help with focus and impulsivity
how is ADHD a spectum?
a way that people with ADHD use to remember things
reminders
does ADHD disappear when you get older
no the symptoms may lessen as you get older
give me 5 examples of hyperfixations
thought, hobbies, people, shows, places, foods.
what does a stimulant do
by increasing the levels of brain chemicals to help with focus and inattentiveness
what are the 3 types of ADHD
impulsive,inattentive, and combined
is adhd commom
yes