ADHD Quiz

Student is tapping his pencil inattentively, which is creating a distraction for other students. What do you do? 

• Ignore the behavior.

• Say, "Stop tapping your pencil, please."

• Say,"Put your pencil down."

• Monitor for behavior changes.

Answer explanation

Instead of saying "Don't do that" or "Stop doing that" phrase re-directions in a non-negative and forward manner.

How would you attempt to refocus this student?

Which classroom is more learning friendly to all types of minds?

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Answer explanation

Classrooms with posted and easy to understand rules are effective ways to redirect students.

The following are presentations of which type of ADHD?

-squirming, fidgeting, or feel restless.

-difficulty sitting still.

-talking constantly.

-trouble engaging in quiet activities.

-constantly “on the go”

-impatient

• Attention Deficiet High Definition DIsorder

• Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation

• Impulsivity Regulation

• Steven Segal Syndrome

Imagine this is your classroom. You have 12 students, 3 have ADHD. Where do you place them and why?

Answer explanation

Avoid placing seats near doorways or other areas of commerce and distraction.

You have promised the students a snack at the end of a lesson and forgotten that there was an email reminding all staff of student presentation in the auditorium. Davey, one of your ADHD students, seems particularly intent on eating his snack at the end of the period. What do you do?

• At the end of the period, let Davey's para stay back with him to eat a snack.

• End the period a little early and let the students eat their snacks.

• Let the students eat their snacks at the beginning of the next class.

• Cancel snacks.

You have finished a lesson using the ipads and now it's time to put them away. Jimmy, a student diagnosed with ADHD and ODD, doesn't seem like he's on board with this plan. *NOTE: If you take the pad away from Jimmy, he WILL start screaming. As you go to make your decision, you notice your boss in the hallway outside.

• Take the iPad away from Jimmy.

• Let Jimmy stay on the iPad.

• Attempt to redirect Jimmy.

• Let everyone stay on the ipad.

Answer explanation

Your boss being outside shouldn't have an effect on how you deal with the situation, you should do what is best for the student and your classroom.

IEP's provide individualized services for the child, whereas a 504 provides acedemic learning changes to:

• teachers and teaching staff

• parents

• the environment

• other students with disabilities

Two school-based strategies that have been shown to be affective for ADHD students are:

• Behavioral Classroom Managment

• The 1, 2, 3 Method

• Organizational Training

You decide to move Jimmy's desk so he can be closer to Sarah, a peer learner. This new placement will also move Jimmy away from the doorway and to a part of the room that is more peaceful. This accommodation is something commonly found in

• Teacher's voicemail boxes

• IEP

• Lesson Plan

• 504