Body response
True/False: ADHD affects your mind and your body
True
Name 3 things you can do to cope with ADHD
take lots of brain breaks
make lists/get organized
break tasks down into smaller steps
set a timer
follow a routine
respect your limits
What is the most common type of medication known to treat ADHD
stimulants
What does the acronym ADHD stand for?
True/False: People with ADHD NEED time to play.
True: Unstructured play time is important. In order to be as productive as possible, the ADHD brain needs frequent breaks.
What are some common symptoms of ADHD
True or False- People with ADHD experience stronger emotions, whether positive or negative.
Does ADHD make you emotionally sensitive?
True
What are some possible side effects of stimulant medications
How many types of ADHD are there?
3
ADHD-predominantly inattentive type
ADHD-predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type
ADHD-combined type
True/False: One way to get boring stuff done is to make it fun.
True: Otherwise it may take hours or longer
Males diagnosed with ADHD are more likely to "act out, or misbehave" than females
True:
Boys tend to display externalized symptoms that most people think of when they think of ADHD behavior, for example:
Journaling is important for what?
Organizing your thoughts
a form of expression
venting
checking in with your emotions
processing events
True/False: People with ADHD are more likely to develop depression.
True: For many different reasons, but both ADHD can be treated at the same time with stimulants and antidepressants.
A person with ADHD is six times more likely to have another psychiatric or learning disorder than most other people. ADHD usually overlaps with other disorders.
True/False: ADHD is genetic
True
True/false -Males are 3 times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than females
True- However, that does not mean more males have it. Females are more likely to have inattentive type which unfortunately goes undiagnosed
What are common symptoms of females diagnosed with ADHD?
ADHD in girls is often easy to overlook because it’s not “typical” ADHD behavior. The symptoms aren’t as obvious as they are in boys. They can include:
Why is exercise important for the ADHD brain?
One well-known benefit of exercise is an increase in endorphins, which can improve mood. Exercise also elevates the brain's levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, which increases focus and attention.
How to stimulant medications treat ADHD?
One key neurotransmitter often deficient in individuals with ADHD is norepinephrine, along with its building blocks, dopa and dopamine. In theory, the primary stimulant medications used to treat ADHD stimulate specific cells within the brain to produce more of this deficient neurotransmitter. That’s why these medications are called stimulants
True/False: ADHD is a Neurodevelopmental disorder
True:
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning a condition that is due to differences in in the development and function of the nervous system. People with ADHD have trouble paying attention and controlling their impulses.
True or False: Only children suffer from the effects of ADHD
False:
What are some ways ADHD can cause physical and mental problems?
Physical and mental health problems. The symptoms of ADHD can contribute to a variety of health problems, including compulsive eating, substance abuse, anxiety, chronic stress and tension, and low self-esteem. You may also run into trouble due to neglecting important check-ups, skipping doctor appointments, ignoring medical instructions, and forgetting to take vital medications. Also messes with your circadian rythym (sleep cycle) and lead to developing restless leg syndrome.
What are some common treatments for ADHD that don't include medications?
Name one of the most common stimulant medications for the treatment of ADHD
What part of the brain does ADHD affect?
The prefrontal cortex
It is a developmental disorder affecting the prefrontal cortex of the brain, which controls "executive functions" and other self-regulatory processes—cognitive abilities that allow people to control and orchestrate thoughts and actions. In persons with ADHD, this area of the brain operates less efficiently than it could. These neurobiological factors most certainly interact with environmental factors to affect the expression of symptoms and difficulties.
How many Americans have been diagnosed with ADHD and what state has the highest amount.
6.4 million Americans between the ages of 4-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD with Kentucky having the highest percentage.