ADHD

What is ADHD?

100

What does ADHD stand for?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

200

What percentage of school aged kids have ADHD?

4-6%

300

ADHD is an emotional dis-regulation?

true or false

false.....it is a behavior disregulation

Myths about ADHD?

100

All children with ADHD exhibit hyperactivity symptoms?

True or false

False

200

ADHD is only a response to environmental changes.

True or false

False....70% of kids with ADHD have a first degree relative with ADHD 

(genetic)

300

In adulthood, ADHD disappears. 

True or false

False

Symptoms of ADHD

100

Which of the following is not a symptom of ADHD?

-takes undue risks

-low intelligence

-increased activity

- low intelligence

200

Which of the following is not a symptom of ADHD?

-strong social skills

-sleep problems

-impulsive

-strong social skills

300

Which of the following is not a symptom of ADHD?

-getting distracted easily

-quiet during teacher instruction

-brief sustained attention span

- quiet during teacher instruction

Treatments and support of ADHD

100

What is the common type of medication used to treat ADHD symptoms?

stimulants

200

What percentage of students improve when taking prescribed medication?

90%

300

Other than medication, what is another form of treatment?

-behaviour therapy    - support groups

-social skills training  - parent skills training