ADHD Facts
what does the acronym ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
This involves using an image and tracing each colour while breathing in & out.
What is Rainbow Breathing?
this is often put around the wrist and can be stretched or snapped to help people with ADHD focus
what is a RUBBER BAND
ADHD only affects how someone behaves, not their learning ability
NOT ADHD
This is the main character in The Lion King
Who is Simba
True or False:
ADHD affects boys more than girls.
This video has been shown during announcements. Students are to follow the fish around the box, breathing in and out as instructed
What is BUBBLE BREATHING.
This item is held in the palm of one's hand and squeezed to help students ignore distractions
what is a STRESS BALL
ADHD is easy to spot because everyone with it behaves the same way
NOT ADHD
This is the name of the magical snowman created in Frozen
Who is Olaf
name one common symptom of ADHD
hyperactivity, inattention, impulsivity
this involves paying attention to the present moment without judgement. it can help reduce distraction and improve focus.
what is MINDFULNESS
This item is often placed in an individual's lap to reduce anxiety and agitation.
It helps improve concentration and attention.
what is a WEIGHTED LIZARD
Using fidgets can help as a safe outlet for extra energy or help them sit still and concentrate better
ADHD
In Beauty and the Beast, Elle's father invents this.
What is a music box
What is the most common age at which ADHD symptoms are noticed?
Around 7 years old.
this involves saying encouraging or calming things to yourself ex. "I can handle this!" "I am doing my best"
What is POSITIVE SELF TALK
this activity involves filling out a piece of paper with patterns on it. It helps with focusing on the present moment.
what is MINDFULNESS COLOURING.
It affects how people pay attention and control their impulses
ADHD
This person is the all-time leader in points for the Edmonton Oilers
Who is Wayne Gretzky
The three different ways ADHD can present itself:
mostly inattentive
mostly hyperactive
combined
This involves:
1. doing a big body movement
2. Holding a (yoga) pose
3. taking some deep breaths
4. Then, pausing to quiet ones mind and reflect
What is a FOCUS SEQUENCE
This item is rectangular and a bit heavy. It can be placed on top of the body or you can jump or crash onto it.
It acts as a safe outlet to release energy and also has a calming effect when placed on top of the body.
what is a CRASH MAT.
A person regularly gets distracted by external stimuli, such as background noise or conversations, and struggles to complete tasks without frequent interruptions. However, their symptoms significantly improve when they are engaged in a highly stimulating activity, such as playing a video game or doing a challenging project. The person also reports feeling hyper-focused during these activities, but often experiences difficulty switching attention when they are done.
This pattern of getting distracted by external stimuli, but experiencing periods of hyper-focus during highly engaging or stimulating activities, is characteristic of ADHD, particularly the inattention and hyperfocus aspects that can fluctuate in intensity
this is the name of the team Michael Jordan won 6 NBA championships with.
Who is the Chicago Bulls