ADHD Symptoms
What is a common ADHD symptom?
Fidgeting, Hyperactivity, can't focus, messy
True or False: Coping Skills can help learn how to live with ADHD
True
What do you call it when you really care about something?
Passionate
People with ADHD never struggle with motivation. True or False
False!
True or False: "I don't need anything to help me feel organized."
(Usually) False
True or false: Someone with ADHD is usually very good at putting something back right away.
False
Sometimes our brains need help remembering something. Can you give an example of how to help your brain remember something?
Post it notes, alarms, reminders, etc.
What do you call it when you have a lot of energy?
Hyper/Energetic
True or False: "I'm lazy because I don't ever want to do anything."
False
True or false: "My family is supposed to keep me organized."
False
What do you call talking over someone?
Interrupting
Doing this may help you when you feel really mad.
Deep breathing, push against a wall, taking a walk, etc.
What do you call it when you do things that you're scared of or that other people may be scared of?
Brave
What is one way to help feel motivated when you've got to clean a lot at once?
Make it a game, set timer, rewards
True or false: setting a timer will help me get something done
True
What do you call getting very focused on one thing?
Hyperfocus
Doing this may help when you feel like everything is too loud.
Headphones, going to a different room.
What strength do you have if you really care about what other people are feeling?
Empathetic/Sympathetic
ADHD brains are _________ based learners
Interest
Having something ______ coded may help keep backpacks clean.
Color coded.
What is missing when you really don't want to do something?
Motivation
It is my responsibility to use coping skills to help my brain: true or false
True
What do you call it when you are 100% yourself?
Authentic
What 3 things help ADHD brains feel motivated?
A phrase to help me stay organized is "Don't put it down, ____ __ ____"
"Don't put it down, put it away"