ADHD

ADHD Facts

100

What does ADHD stand for? 

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

200

How many children aged 3-17 have a current ADHD diagnosis? 

Around 7 million as of 2024 (According to the CDC). 

300

Are boys or girls more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD? 

Boys

400

Name one example of inattentiveness

Difficulty with: Seeing details, Concentration, listening when spoken to directly, organizing tasks, losing things, Completing tasks

500

Name one example of Hyperactivity: 

Fidgeting, Tapping, moving around when seated, Running or climbing when not appropriate, talking excessively, answering questions before they're fully asked.

Famous People with ADHD

100

This American swimmer has won 28 Olympic medals

Michael Phelps 

200

This Olympic gymnast is famous for her flips and difficult routines. 

Simone Biles 

300

This judge on America's Got Talent is known for having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder but also has ADHD. 

Howie Mandel

400

Female R&B artist with songs such as "Kill Bill" and "Snooze" 

SZA 

500

This female director has made films such as "Lady Bird", "Barbie" and "Little Women". 

Greta Gerwig 

ADHD Management

100

It's a good idea to have a daily _______________ for when you will complete homework tasks. 

Schedule/Time

200

If I have a large assignment/project/paper, I should _____________________ to help me manage it better.

Break it into smaller tasks

300

I need a __________________ space to complete my homework so that I don't get off task. 

distraction-free 

400

It's a good idea to __________ myself for completing hard tasks.

Praise/Reward

500

I have to accept that there might be some _____________________ when completing tasks. 

discomfort/boredom

JUST FOR FUN

100

What can you catch but never throw? 

A cold

200

The more you take, the more you leave behind

Footprints

300

What has 13 hearts, but no other organs? 

A deck of cards

400

What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years? 

The letter "m" 

500

What is something you can break, but cannot touch?

A promise

True or False

100

TRUE OR FALSE:

ADHD is a choice 

False

200

TRUE OR FALSE: 

People do not struggle with ADHD when they become adults

FALSE

- ADHD can continue into adulthood, but symptoms may decrease and support needs may change. 

300

TRUE OR FALSE:

ADHD impacts someone's intelligence.

FALSE 

400

TRUE OR FALSE: 

Everyone with ADHD have the exact same symptoms.

FALSE 

500

TRUE OR FALSE:

Both boys and girls can have ADHD 

TRUE