ADHD Basics
What is ADHD?
This stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
When you feel calm and can pay attention, you are using this skill.
Self-Control or Coping Skills
When you take a deep breath in and slowly let it out, you’re practicing this.
calming or mindfulness
This word means feeling nervous or worried about what might happen.
anxiety
I rattle and roam but have no bones; I go “oooo” to make you jump and moan. What am I?
A ghost
What are symptoms of ADHD?
ex: getting distracted easily, forgetting homework, having a hard time sitting still, talking before thinking
A tool that helps with focus might buzz or tick quietly—some people use it to stay calm.
A fidget toy
Drawing, talking, or journaling are healthy ways to express these...
feelings or emotions
Your heart beats fast, your tummy feels tight—your body is in this mode.
fight-or-flight mode
I shimmer, shimmer — quiet and small; fairy lights help me at every ball. What am I?
A fairy
True or False?
Only boys can have ADHD.
False; Anyone can have ADHD
Name one feeling that might make it harder to focus.
Nervous, excited, worried
Name one grounding technique for anxiety
5-4-3-2-1, taking deep breaths, the five finger rule, etc.
Name one thing that can help calm anxiety.
breathing, talking to someone, or taking a walk
I hide a surprise inside a treat; you bite and sometimes it’s sweet. What am I?
A candy
Name one way ADHD can actually be a superpower.
being creative, energetic, or a great problem solver
This part of the day is hardest for some kids with ADHD because it’s full of directions.
morning time or getting ready for school
When you tell yourself, “I can do this,” you’re using this type of talk.
positive self-talk or words of affirmation
True or False: Everyone feels anxious sometimes.
True
I creep in the cornfield and stand all night; scarecrows hold me upright in fright. What am I?
A scarecrow
What is Combined Presentation?
This type of ADHD includes both trouble focusing and feeling very active.
Doing this before homework can help your brain feel more focused.
taking a break, exercising, or deep breathing
True or False: Coping skills work the same for everyone.
False
Everyone’s brain is different!
When anxiety makes you scared to be away from family, it’s called this.
Separation Anxiety
I hide in closets and under beds; I’m not real — just stories in your heads. What am I?
A monster