ADHD Awareness
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
What are the 5 most common learning disabilities?
Dyslexia, ADHD, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and Dyspraxia.
What are some developmental disabilities you know of?
Intellectual disability, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc.
What are sensory disabilities/sensitivities?
Not having full use of every sense, hypersensitivity to certain stimuli, or reacting negatively to the stimuli.
Are all elevators on campus considered accessible?
No, some are in difficult to locate locations that can be a pain to get to. This limits accessibility with the lectures mainly taking place on higher level floors.
True or False? Children outgrow ADHD
False, 70% continue to have symptoms throughout their lifetime!
True of False? Learning disabilities are the only type of disability to affect learning. If false, could you name another?
False, Visual/spatial and auditory, Physical disabilities, Oral and Written Language disorders, emotional and anxiety disorders to name a few all affect participation, comprehension, and the overall learning experience.
Are people with developmental disabilities always intellectually disabled?
No, some developmental disabilities are exclusively physical such as blindness
What are examples of sensory disabilities/sensibilities?
blindess, deafness, sensory triggers for migraines and seizures, sensory processing disorders, etc.
How are the tunnels inaccessible?
The stairs within the tunnels make it very difficult/impossible for those with physical disabilities to make their way around.
True or False? Kids with ADHD simply need to be trained to be more disciplined?
False, discipline is a result of ADHD, but not the cause. It would be incorrect to assume teaching discipline would solve ADHD.
Do you know of any ways that students with learning disabilities can be accommodated?
speech to text tools, talking calculators, phonetic spelling software, close-captioning with lecture recordings...
Lots of answers here!
Can adults with developmental disabilities live independently?
Yes, many adults with developmental disabilities live highly independent lives.
What are inaccessible places for those with sensory disabilities/sensitivities?
areas with overlapping conversation/music,flickering lights, strong fragrances, shifting images or fast moving videos
How may something such as a ramp that is implemented into campus architecture still be inaccessible?
1. too steep!
2. placed in a way that makes them very crowded and difficult to access due to traffic
3. out of the way or in the back of buildings where they are not easily apparent or accessible!
Where on campus can you go if you or someone you know with ADHD needs help/accommodations?
UHS, Office of Disability Resources, and The Learning Center.
For more information, check out their websites!
True or False? People with developmental disabilities can't be employed.
False, many individuals with developmental disabilities hold part or full time jobs and enjoy their occupation.
Do all bathrooms on campus have accessibility buttons?
No! We have received lots of feedback regarding certain bathrooms on campus that do not have accessibility buttons, making them very difficult to use, even as a necessity!
Is mental illness and developmental disability the same thing?
No, mental illness is a secondary condition that can be common in those with developmental disabilities, but is not the same.
Why might the hill leading up to Sue B be considered inaccessible?