Types & Traits
This is the most well-known ADHD symptoms, often mistaken for just "Bad Behavior," especially in kids
What is hyperactivity?
This class of medication, including Adderall and Ritalin, is most commonly prescribed for ADHD.
What are stimulants?
This type of pan provides accommodations to students with ADHD to help them succeed in school.
What is a 504 plan?
ADHD is one of the most common neuro-developmental disorders diagnosed in this age group.
What is children?
This word describes when your brain suddenly jumps from one thought to another.
What is scattered-brained?
People with this type of ADHD may appear "spacey" or distracted rather than disruptive.
What is the inattentive type?
This type of professional can prescribe ADHD medication in most places.
What is a doctor/psychiatrist?
This common classroom tool helps students with ADHD stay organized by keeping track of assignments and due dates.
What is a planner or agenda?
This gender is diagnosed with ADHD more frequently than the other during childhood.
What is boys?
This classic fidget toy might actually help someone with ADHD stay focused.
What is a fidget spinner, stress ball, pop it, etc?
This brain function, often impaired in ADHD, helps with planning, organization, and self-control.
What is executive function?
This brain chemical's imbalance is most commonly linked to ADHD symptoms and is a target for many ADHD medications
What is dopamine?
This common difficulty for students with ADHD that involves trouble starting or finishing task.
What is procrastination ?
Many people diagnosed with ADHD as kids continue to experience symptoms well into this later stage of life.
What is adulthood?
Many with ADHD have a love-hate relationship with this, because its both a distraction and great may to get moving.
What is music or dancing?
This term describes the intense focus people with ADHD can sometime experience, especially on things they enjoy.
What is hyper-focus?
This type of ADHD treatment focuses on changing habits and skills instead of using medicine.
What is behavioral therapy?
This customized plan is designed to offer tailored instruction and additional support to students with ADHD to meet their unique learning needs.
What is an IEP?
ADHD is often found alongside this mental health condition, which involves persistent worry and nervousness.
What is anxiety?
When hyper-focus kicks in, someone with ADHD might lose track of this very important daily activity.
What is time or eating?
This ADHD presentation includes symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity.
What is the combined type?
Along with medication, this type of therapy helps people with ADHD develop skills like organization, planning, and time management.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
For students required extra educational help, this legal document outlines specialized goals and services beyond general classroom accommodations.
What is an IEP?
A large number of adults with ADHD have never received this, even though they show symptoms.
What is a diagnosis?
If ADHD had a mascot, this high energy, curious, and distracted animal would be it.
What is a squirrel?