Manners
When someone does something nice for you, what's the most appropriate response?
THANK YOU
Which part of ADHD makes it difficult for people pay attention to long or boring tasks?
A) Inattention
B) Hyperactive
C) Impulsive
Inattention
True or False: Coloring, taking a walk, deep breathing, and counting are all types of healthy coping skills.
True.
A healthy coping skill is anything that can be done without harming yourself or others.
True or False: Not getting enough sleep can affect your mood, your mind, and your memory.
TRUE
Not getting enough sleep can make us feel cranky, slow, sad, angry, forgetful, and/or stressed out.
If you drop a yellow hat in the Red Sea, what does it become?
Wet
When we want someone to do something for us, what's the best word to START our question?
PLEASE
Which part of ADHD makes it difficult to stop moving, wiggling, squirming, or fidgeting?
A) Inattention
B) Hyperactive
C) Impulsive
Hyperactive
Type of coping activity that involves physical activity or movement.
Exercise
True or False: Eating too many unhealthy snacks can cause someone to get sick.
TRUE.
Too much of ANY food can make someone sick, but too much sugar can cause illness, diabetes, tiredness, and even increased hunger.
What has hands and a face, but can't hold anything or smile?
A clock/watch
If someone is in the way, what's the most polite way to get them to move?
EXCUSE ME or PARDON ME
Which part of ADHD causes people to NOT think before they act?
A) Inattention
B) Hyperactive
C) Impulsive
Impulsive
Type of coping activity that can help us express our feelings and helps other people understand us a little better.
Talking or Communicating
True or False: Exercise isn't really important when you're young because kids are already healthy and in good shape.
False.
Exercise is important at ANY age. Being physically active can help improve your moods and your muscle strength.
A rooster is sitting on the roof of a barn facing east. If it lays an egg, would it roll to the north or south?
Neither---roosters don't lay eggs.
What are two ways to address an adult man or woman? (e.g, "yes___," or "no___")?
Sir and Ma'am
What's something that can help someone with ADHD remember things they have to do on their own? (May have more than one answer)
Answers may include: a notebook, agenda/planner, calendar, bulletin board, chore chart, sticky notes, a routine/schedule, a to-do list...
Healthy ______s are coping skills that work by taking our minds off of problems and put them on something else.
Distractions
True or False: Hygiene doesn't affect mental health.
FALSE.
Hygenic behaviors (e.g. brushing teeth, taking showers/baths, combing hair, changing clothes) not only helps us look good, but also feel good. It's important to keep up with hygiene to prevent infections, diseases, or illnesses.
Sam
What's the most polite way to ask for something (e.g., "____ I go watch tv?")?
May I
True or False: People with ADHD aren't as smart as people without ADHD
FALSE
People with ADHD are just as smart (if not smarter) than those around them.
True or False: You only really need to have ONE coping skill to solve any problem you may face.
False.
Not all coping skills can be used in every situation. It's important to have at least three coping skills in case you are unable to do your first pick at the time you are upset.
True or False: Relaxation is an important part of self-care.
True.
Just as working our brains and bodies makes them strong, relaxing them helps KEEP them strong.
What has 1000 needles, but can't sew?
A porcupine