ADHD TERMS/ GENERAL Description of ADHD
Is ADHD more common in boys or girls?
Boys
What's the biggest reason ADHD is caused?
Genetics
Name one main symptom
Lack of focus/hyperfocus, inattentiveness, hyperactivity, impulsivity
What are the two types of medicine used to treat ADHD?
Stimulants and nonstimulants
What part of the brain does ADHD affect?
The frontal lobe
What's not as big of a reason for contracting ADHD?
Environmental factors
Give an example of impulsivity
Give an example of a stimulant
Ritalin, adderall
Can ADHD only affect a student in their school life?
No. It can affect a student in all aspects of their life.
Creativity, lots of energy, problem solving skills, strong moral compass, good memory
Give an example of hyperactivity
Being unable to pay attention or sit in your seat, fidgeting
Name a type of treatment that besides medication and behavioral treatment.
Exercise, good food/nutrition choices, good sleep, getting proper zinc, iron, and magnesium levels
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
True or False: Teens with ADHD often have difficulty with executive functioning skills.
True.
What are the two categories that all symptoms fall into?
Impulsivity/hyperactivity and inattentiveness
What method does behavioural therapy use to treat people with ADHD?
Operant conditioning, positive and negative reinforcement
____ out of every ____ kids has ADHD.
True or False: People with ADHD have an interest-based nervous system.
True
Name a symptom other than the main ones
Emotional problems, relationship problems, forgetfulness, emotions constantly changing
What do stimulants do to the brain to treat ADHD?
Help impulses, behaviour, and attention to be controlled by the brain