Funny Animals
Which aquatic creature can "walk" on land using its fins, sometimes looking like it's taking a casual stroll?
A) Catfish
B) Axolotl
C) Mudskipper
D) Starfish
What is a C) Mudskipper
An estimated 9% of children between these ages are diagnosed with ADHD.
What are ages 3–17?
These two factors are thought to contribute to ADHD.
What are genetics and environmental factors?
This complementary health approach involves removing sugar, artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives from the diet to potentially improve learning and behavior.
What is an elimination diet?
The longest-lasting hiccups recorded in history lasted how many years, affecting an unfortunate man named Charles Osborne?
A) 10 years
B) 35 years
C) 68 years
D) 80 years
What is C) 68 years?
Unlike most animals, this creature can hold its breath for up to seven hours by storing oxygen in its rear end.
A) Turtle
B) Frog
C) Salamander
D) Platypus
What is A) Turtle?
List five symptoms of ADHD.
• Becoming easily distracted and jumping from activity to activity • Becoming bored with a task quickly • Difficulty focusing attention or completing a single task or activity • Trouble completing or turning in homework assignments • Losing things such as school supplies or toys • Not listening or paying attention when spoken to • Daydreaming or wandering with lack of motivation • Difficulty processing information quickly • Struggling to follow directions • Fidgeting and squirming, having trouble sitting still • Non-stop talking • Touching or playing with everything • Difficulty doing quiet tasks or activities • Impatience • Acting without regard for consequences, blurting things out • Difficulty taking turns, waiting or sharing • Interrupting others
True or False: ADHD runs in the family.
True
This type of medication is often the first choice for treating ADHD, though other types may also be prescribed.
What are stimulants?
Which type of pasta holds the record for the longest noodle ever made, stretching more than 10,000 feet? A) Ramen
B) Udon
C) Fettuccine
What is A) Ramen?
Which animal's tongue can weigh as much as an elephant?
A) Hippopotamus
B) Giraffe
C) Blue whale
D) Elephant seal
What is C) Blue Whale?
While ADHD is usually diagnosed in childhood, this percentage of adults are also estimated to have the disorder.
What is 4%?
These people are most likely to first notice ADHD symptoms in children.
Who are teachers?
This type of medication may be prescribed if someone is living with ADHD in addition to depression.
What are antidepressants?
Which city is home to the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, standing at an incredible 2,717 feet?
A) New York
B) Madrid
C) Dubai
D) Venice
What is C) Dubai?
Which animal can sleep with one eye open?
A) Crocodile
B) Dolphin
C) Owl
D) Shark
What is B) Dolphin?
According to the CDC, ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in this age group.
What is young people (children)?
This is the reason why it can be difficult to diagnose ADHD in children.
The symptoms are similar to typical behavior in most young children.
This type of treatment allows people to increase arousal levels in the frontal areas of the brain.
What is Neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback)?
Which small but mighty insect holds the record for the fastest bite in the animal kingdom, snapping its jaws shut in just 0.0003 seconds?
A) Bullet ant
B) Trap-jaw ant
C) Praying mantis
D) Termite
Which animal can sleep while standing up but only dreams when lying down?
A) Cow
B) Giraffe
C) Elephant
D) Horse
What is D) Horse?
These are the three categories of symptoms people with ADHD may experience.
What are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity?
These things need to be ruled out in order to diagnose ADHD.
What are environmental changes, difficulty in school, and medical problems?
This type of therapy is frequently suggested to help individuals establish habits and routines and improve social skills.
What is behavioral therapy?
The world's largest pizza was created in Italy and measured how many feet in diameter?
A) 50 feet
B) 72 feet
C) 101 feet
D) 131 feet
What is D) 131 feet?