ADHD Facts
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
What does ADHD look like for you? How does it impact you, personally?
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Kids with ADHD are not as smart as other kids
FALSE
How many hearts does an Octopus have?
3
You told your friend you'd get to their house at 3pm, but you arrive at 4:15pm. How do you think your friend feels?
Sad, disappointed, angry, left out
What are some emotions or things kids with ADHD often feel?
Bored; like they're getting into trouble all the time; like they can't find anything; like things take too long; like there's too many steps and they keep forgetting what to do
What is self-control? Give an example of a time you didn't practice self-control and a time you did practice self-control
The ability to control our emotions and actions.
No self-control: running across the street without looking, throwing a ball toward a group of kids, yelling at our parents without thinking of the consequences
Self-control: taking a break when feeling angry, walking away from a frustrating situation, thinking about how our words will impact someone before saying them
ADHD is genetic (meaning it runs in families)
TRUE
What do butterflies taste with?
Their feet
Your mom asks you to put the dishes away. You completely forgot. How do you think your mom feels?
Disappointed, mad, overwhelmed, angry
What are kids with ADHD really good at?
Creativity, story telling, making people laugh, jumping into new experiences, focusing on things they like
Name 3 things in life you have control over, and name 3 things in life you DON'T have control over (e.g. the weather, the date)
Have control: what I wear, what I say, what I do, who my friends are, how much homework I complete
No control: what I learn in school, my parents' rules for the house, other people's opinions, what other people say to me
Kids with ADHD can hyperfocus on things they love
TRUE
Who can hold their breath longer, sloths or dolphins?
Sloths- 40 minutes
You borrowed your brother's toys without asking him first. How do you think he feels?
Annoyed, jealous, protective, bitter, resentful, angry
What are some challenges kids with ADHD have?
What are a few of your triggers? What makes you upset, mad, or sad?
Treatment like therapy and medication can help kids with ADHD
TRUE
How long can alligators live to be?
80 years old
You received a 100 on a test but your best friend receives a 50 on their test. How do you think your friend feels?
Envious, jealous, disappointed, critical of themselves, frustrated, let down, sad
What helps with ADHD symptoms?
Exercise, taking breaks, playing with fidgets, therapy, taking medication, being outside
What are coping tools you can use to prepare for or to handle your triggers?
Deep breathing, exercise, going outside, splashing cold water on face, asking for help, take a break, use fidgets, journal
Kids with ADHD are really just lazy or bad kids
FALSE
What percentage of a cat's life is spent sleeping?
70%! They sleep 12-16 hours each day
Your class has been disruptive and loud all day. Your teacher finally sits down at her desk, puts her head in her hands, and says "I'm done". What do you think your teacher is feeling?
Overwhelmed, exhausted, tired, annoyed, frustrated, irritated, mad, sad, confused, rejected