ADHD Facts
The term "attention deficit disorder" is a misnomer because
The disorder is not about not having enough attention. It is about not being able to pay attention at the right time, on the right thing and shifting attention as needed
Thomas Brown compares ADHD (what he calls ADD syndrome) to a cold because of this
What is many symptoms which vary in each individual
The picture of a young, hyperactive boy has long been the description of:
people with ADHD
This can cause damage to the executive function in the developing child.
What is Toxic Stress
The first step in creating a memory is to do this
What is to pay attention to something
There is approximately a ___________________ delay in executive functions in those with ADHD.
What is 30%
Impulse control and Initiating action represent two sides of this important skill
what is self-regulation
Jonathan Mooney’s description of a disability is that it lies in _________________, not the person.
What is the environment
Recent research confirms that some parts of the brain of people with ADHD are
What is smaller
What type of memory is involved in Sluggish Cognitive Tempo?
What is working memory
Name one thing that can help to improve ADHD symptoms other than pharmaceutical treatment
Exercise
Omega 3s
Mindfulness
Neuropsychological testing is best used to:
What is to identify specific executive functions that need support
The term 2E or Twice Exceptional is used to describe:
What is a person who has a learning disability and is academically gifted
This chemical plays a major role in ADHD and is increased by stimulant medication.
What is dopamine
Some research suggests that a possible reason for slow processing is
What is the distance between synapses causing messages to travel more slowly from neuron to neuron
Or
Myelin sheath is underdeveloped
One of the aspects of an ADHD diagnosis is:
What is Behavior Rating Scale Physical exam to rule out physical causes for EFD Psychological evaluation to rule out mental health disorders as cause for EFD
Putting on the brakes” refers to the difficulty with what aspect of Executive Functioning.
What is Impulse control
An ADHD diagnosis is often difficult to determine in a 2E child because:
What is 2E children may function well until the demands on their EF exceeds their abilities
This part of the brain is recognized as playing a major part in executive functions.
What is the prefrontal cortex located in the frontal lobe
What aspect of processing impacts Sluggish Cognitive Tempo?
What is speed
ADHD continues into adulthood for approximately ____________ of those who have it as a child.
What is 60-75%
Name 2 causes of weak executive functions other than ADHD?
What are: Lack of Sleep Traumatic brain injury Autism spectrum disorder
One reason that girls with ADHD often suffer from depression is:
What is they internalize feelings of failure
The prefrontal lobe and therefore executive functioning can take until what age to fully grow.
What is late 20's to early 30's
If someone has a narrow cognitive bandwidth, the most effective method for teaching this student is this way
What is break learning into sequential steps