Acronyms
What does the A in ADHD stand for?
Attention
Why has the amount of ADHD diagnoses increased in the past years?
Possible answers: increased awareness, better access to healthcare, a broader understanding of the symptoms
True or false: ADHD is caused by one specific cause
False
Name the type of ADHD that starts with an "i"
Predominantly inattentive ADHD
What category does this symptom fall into? (attention deficiency, hyperactivity, or impulsiveness)
Forgetfulness
attention deficiency
What does the first D stand for in ADHD?
Deficit
What age group has the most amount of ADHD diagnoses
Children
Caused by the use of this during pregnancy
Alcohol/tobacco
Name the type of ADHD that starts with an "h"
Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD
What category does this symptom fall into? (attention deficiency, hyperactivity, or impulsiveness)
fidgeting/restlessness
hyperactivity
What does the H stand for in ADHD?
Hyperactivity
How many children have ever been diagnosed with ADHD (ages 3-17) according to a survey in 2022?
7 million or 11.4%
An example of an environmental factor that can cause ADHD if exposed to at a young age
Lead (other ex. include toxins, alcohol, pesticides)
What is the third type of ADHD?
Combined presentation
What category does this symptom fall into? (attention deficiency, hyperactivity, or impulsiveness)
Blurting out answers
impulsiveness
What does the second D in ADHD stand for?
Disorder
What gender has been statistically diagnosed more with ADHD
Boys
An example of this cause includes parents fighting often
Family Environment
Name one symptom of inattentive ADHD
Possible answers: easily distracted, trouble following conversations, poor organizational skills
What category does this symptom fall into? (attention deficiency, hyperactivity, or impulsiveness)
Interrupting others
impulsiveness
Another form of ADHD excludes the hyperactivity part. What is its acronym?
ADD
By how much percent are boys diagnosed with ADHD than girls
7%
A cause by inheriting genes from your parents
Genetics
Name one symptom of hyperactive-impulsive ADHD
Possible answers: difficulty sitting still, talks a lot, jumps between task
What category does this symptom fall into? (attention deficiency, hyperactivity, or impulsiveness)
Difficulty following instructions
attention deficiency