Flashcards in ADHD Deck (11)
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1
Q
What does ADHD stand for?
A
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
2
Q
What are some aspects of ADHD?
A
- inability to maintain focus or attention
- impulsive behaviour
- interferes with daily activities
3
Q
Is ADHD a learning disability?
A
- no, it is a neurobiological disability
4
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What are the three behaviour components of ADHD?
A
- Distractibility (super-sensitivity and limited ability to tune out internal and env stimuli)
- Impulsive (lack restraint react immediately without thinking)
- Hyperactive (persistent, heightened, sustained activity)
5
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What is the prevalence for ADHD?
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- 3-5% of Canadian children have ADHD (boys are affected more)
6
Q
What is the process of diagnosis of ADHD in children?
A
- rule out other conditions
- assess academic, social, emotional, attention span
- observation
- consider the following: severity, early onset, duration, impact, settings
functioning.
7
Q
What are the types of ADHD?
A
- Predominantly inattentive
- Predominantly hyperactive impulsive
- AD/HD combined
8
Q
What are some treatment options for ADHD?
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- Behavioural interventions
- Medication
9
Q
What are some other co-occurring conditions or concerns associated with ADHD?
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- depression
- anxiety
- substance abuse
- aggressive and defiant behaviours
10
Q
What are some strategies to help people with ADHD?
A
- manage the environment
- routine
- lane markers, know boundaries
- keep things neat, clean, well ordered
- use colour to keep attention
11
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How can we manage the environment to help someone with ADHD?
A
- Structure program
- reduce environmental space
- eliminate irrelevant stimuli
- enhance instructional stimuli
