ADHD
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder
What is Autism?
A condition that effects neurodevelopment
What is Dyslexia?
Difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words
What is Down-Syndrome?
A genetic disorder
What is Epilepsy?
A disorder of the brain that can lead to seizures
True or False: the cause of ADHD
is clear and known.
False
What are some things that students with Autism struggle with?
Reading facial expressions, making friends, dealing with change (sensory overload)
True or False: Only 5% of students with dyslexia see letters backwards
True
What type of genetic disorder?
a chromosome imbalance
How was epilepsy treated in the past?
Isolation from other students,
Electric shock therapy,
Lobotomy
How might a teacher make accommodations within their class/work for a student with ADHD?
Pair written instructions with oral instructions,
Reduce unnecessary stimuli,
Give clear and concise instructions
True of False: Boys are 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with Autism
True
Diagnosed. Girls show may have different symptoms that are harder to detect as Autism.
How can a teacher help a student with dyslexia and their learning?
Multi-sensory instruction
Small group/individual instructions
Repetition and review of skills
What chromosome is affected by
Down syndrome
the 21st Chromosome
What type of accommodations can a teacher make to help a student with epilepsy?
Avoid any videos with flashing images
Reduce stress by increased time for assignments and tests
Break down tasks into simpler steps
What is the difference between ADHD and ADD?
ADD (attention deficit disorder) only acknowldges one aspect: the struggle with inattention
ADHD acknowledges both struggles with inattention AND hyperactivity/impulsiveness
How might teachers make modifications in their class for students with autism?
Provide visuals,
reduce unnecessary stimuli and calm room,
Try and keep to a daily schedule
Peer to Peer interaction
What are the 3 main types of Dyslexia?
Phonological
Surface
and Mixed
How might a teacher modify their lessons to help a student with down-syndrome?
Speak directly to the student, with short concise sentences
Add visuals to the lessons and handouts
group activities
How many types of seizure types is there and what are they?
3
focal, generalized and unknown
What is the Feingold Diet?
A diet recommended by nutritionists that is said to help children with ADHD
Which 3 countries have the highest cases of Autism?
1. USA
2. Japan
3. Canada
What is the term used to describe
a gifted child who also has
dyslexia?
Twice exceptional
What are the 3 types of down-syndrome?
Trisomy 21,
translocation,
mosaic
What is the the name of the most serious type of seizure?
Grand Mal Seizure