ADHD
What are the 3 most common symptoms of ADHD?
What is inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
Diabetes is a disease that changes the way the body uses ________.
a. protein
b. glucose
c. food labels
b. glucose
A person who suffers from recurrent seizures may be diagnose with _______.
A. Mulitple Sclerosis (MS)
B. Epilepsy (Seizure Disorder)
C. Narcolepsy
Possible Answers:
What is Epilepsy
What is Seizure Disorder
Name one teaching strategy you can use to help students with diabetes
1.Allow unrestricted water/snack access
2.Be prepared (Always have some sugary snack in your classroom/with you)
3. Allow unlimited restroom break
4. Be respectful/patient
What are the treatments available for children with ADHD?
What are stimulant medication, behavioral therapy, exercise and diet
List three signs of having either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Any three of these: Losing weight, peeing a lot, drinking a lot, eating a lot, feeling very tired
A person who stares into space, does not respond to their environment, and/or performs repetitive movements such as hand rubbing, chewing and swallowing, and walking in circles is experiencing what type of seizure
What is a Focal Seizure with impaired awareness.
Name 3 ways a students with Epilepsy can be accommodated in the classroom?
-Simplified Instructions
-Soft-edge, moveable furniture
-No Flashing lights, dim lighting
What are some behavioral symptoms of students who show signs of inattention?
Hard time paying attention, often does not listen, easily distracted, disorganized, often forgets things
True or false: Diabetes can’t be prevented.
While type 1 diabetes can’t be prevented, type 2 diabetes can sometimes be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet, and being active every day.
Name at least two exams a doctor may perform on a patient during their diagnosis evaluation?
Possible Answers:
What is a neurological exam
what is a blood test
what is a MRI
what is a neuropsychological test
Name 5 classroom strategies that can be used to help students with ADHD.
Answers may include:
-Give clear written and verbal directions
-Encourage student to use an organizer and check in with the teacher to go over daily tasks
-Teach and practice predictable routines
-Use roles in class
-Give extra opportunity for movement in the classroom