ADHD Facts
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This famous person with ADHD is a basketball play who has a line of sneakers!
Michael Jordan
Kids with ADHD are not as smart as other kids
FALSE
Whats the number one hockey team in the NHL?
Colorado Avalanche
What does ADHD medicine help with?
Helps you to pay attention, slow down, and have more self-control.
What are some things kids with ADHD often feel?
Bored, like they're getting into trouble all the time, like they can't find anything, like things take too long, like there's too many steps and they keep forgetting what to do
This famous person with ADHD won gold in the Olympics for gymnastics
Simon Biles
ADHD is genetic (meaning it runs in families)
TRUE
How many hearts does an Octopus have?
3
How does ADHD medication work?
Improves attention by helping normal brain chemicals work better.
What are kids with ADHD really good at?
Creativity, story telling, making people laugh, jumping into new experiences, focusing on things they like
This famous person with ADHD played Hermione in Harry Potter
Emma Watson
Kids with ADHD can hyperfocus on things they love
TRUE
What do butterflies taste with?
Their feet
Does ADHD Medication hurt kids?
No, ADHD medication is safe for kids.
What are some challenges kids with ADHD have?
This cartoon character from Winnie the Pooh is always bouncing around- We think he has ADHD!
Tigger
Treatment like therapy and medication can helps kids with ADHD
TRUE
Who can hold their breathes longer, sloths or dolphins?
Sloths- 40 minutes
How is ADHD medication taken?
Most medication is taken by mouth once per day.
What helps with ADHD symptoms?
Exercise, taking breaks, playing with fidgets, therapy, taking medication, being outside
This blue hedgehog cartoon character seems like he has ADHD!
Sonic
Kids with ADHD are really just lazy or bad kids
FALSE
How long can alligators live to be?
80 years old
Does the medicine cure ADHD?
No, but it does help manage symptoms, like how wearing glasses helps you to see better.