What Is ADHD?
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Is ADHD anyone’s fault?
No, it is no one's fault.
What’s one way you can help a friend or classmate with ADHD?
examples: giving someone more time to finish a task, helping them stay organized, letting them take short breaks can make a big difference.
Name one positive quality people with ADHD often have.
creative, funny, curious, and full of ideas.
What does it mean to “spread awareness” about ADHD?
We can make sure everyone feels accepted and included.
What are two common challenges people with ADHD face?
paying attention, listening, sitting still, stopping themselves from acting on impulse, get distracted easily, forget things, feel full of energy all the time.
Why is it wrong to call people with ADHD lazy or bad?
They just think and act in different ways.
Why can giving someone extra time to finish a task make a difference?
People might need more time to process information.
How might creativity help someone with ADHD succeed?
help to deal with difficult decisions and tasks, come up with amazing ideas, and create artistic experiences.
Why does understanding about ADHD help?
What does “acting on impulse” mean for someone with ADHD?
acting without thinking
How might it feel to have ADHD in a classroom or workplace?
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How can teachers make school more supportive for students with ADHD?
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Why is it important to appreciate what makes each person special?
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What could happen if people don’t learn about ADHD?
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