Hyperactive- Impulsive
What does hyperactivity mean?
Constantly moving
What does predominately inattentive mean?
Predominately- Mainly
Inattentive- Not paying attention
How many symptoms of inattention ADHD does a person need to have combined ADHD?
Six or more
What are the 7 ways to cope with ADHD?
1. Eating healthy
2. Excersise
3. Minimize distractions
4. Time management
5. Make big tasks more manageable
6. Follow a routine
7. Get organized
Name the 4 celebrities we spoke about that live with ADHD.
Johnny Depp
Emma Watson
Justin Timberlake
Channing Tatum
What does impulsivity mean?
Unplanned actions
What are the symptoms people experience with - Predominantly Inattentive ADHD?
1. Struggling to follow instructions
2. Appearing to not listen when spoken to
3. Being easily distracted
4. Having difficulty following through on tasks or assignments
5. Losing or forgetting things or events
How many symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsulsivtly ADHD does a person need to have combined ADHD?
Six or more
What are some healthy foods/drinks we spoke about?
Healthy fats
Water
Fruits
Vegetables
Protein
Name ADHD treatments.
Medication- Non stimulants + stimulants
Therapy- Family therapy and CBT
What are the symptoms people experience with - Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD?
1. Trouble focusing on the task at hand
2. Becoming bored quickly
3. Difficulty learning or organizing new information
4. Trouble completing homework or losing items needed to stay on task
5. Becoming confused easily or daydreaming frequently
6. Seeming not to listen when spoken to directly
7. Difficulty following instructions
8. Processing information more slowly and with more mistakes than peers
9. Missing details and becoming easily distracted
People with combined ADHD are often impulsive and hyper.
True or False ?
True
What are some exercises we spoke about?
Sports
Yoga
Cario
Weights
What are some benefits of having ADHD?
Hint- we spoke about 6!
1. Resilience
2. High energy levels
3. Hyperfocas
4. Self awareness
5. Spontanous
6. Creative
What are some ways people can follow a routine ?
1. Make lists
2. Layout a plan
3. Create a schedule
What are some exercises we spoke about?
1. make lists
2. use an agenda
3. time management
4. declutter