ADHD Fundamentals
What does ADHD stand for?
What is:
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
List two common behaviors for someone with ADHD who struggles with impulsivity
Interrupting others
Acting without thinking
Difficulty waiting their turn
Blurting things out
Not considering the consequences of actions
List two ways that challenges with emotional regulation can show up for people with ADHD
Mood swings
Low tolerance to frustration
Overreaction to stress
How many subtypes of ADHD are there, and what are they called?
3 types
inattentive
hyperactive
combined
Name one ADHD behavior that can make completing work assignments or schoolwork more challenging
Difficulty starting or finishing work/tasks
Difficulty paying attention
Getting easily upset or frustrated
Sitting still
Remembering instructions/details
True or false:
Rejection is especially hard for people with ADHD.
True:
People with ADHD often have intense pain when they experience rejection, and these feelings are often bigger and last longer than those of someone who does not have ADHD.
This is called Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria.
List two examples of ways someone with ADHD might be inattentive
Forgetfulness - losing things, leaving important items behind
Struggling to finish things that they've started
Daydreaming
Taking longer to understand/process instructions
Struggling to stay focused
Becoming bored quickly
List two examples of distractions in an office, classroom, or at home that can make completing work or homework difficult
Presence of friends/colleagues
Noises in or outside of the working space
Phone/TV/Video Games
Visual clutter
Name two reasons why it may be more difficult for someone with ADHD to make/keep friends
Emotional intensity (some people can't understand/look past this)
Difficulty with social norms (eg. taking turns, paying attention to other people, letting others share)
Forgetting important things (eg. misses meetup time, forgets birthday, etc.)
List two examples of ways someone with ADHD might be hyperactive
Moving around frequently
Fidgeting/shaking leg, picking nails/cuticles, playing with things
Difficulty sitting still/staying in seat
Talking a lot
In class or work, if a teacher or manager is sharing something boring, how might this affect someone with ADHD?
Inability to stay focused
Fidgeting
Daydreaming
True or false"
Oversharing can be a symptom of ADHD
True.
Due to challenges with impulse control, oversharing information about oneself can be a symptom of ADHD. This can lead to further social difficulty and rejection from peers.