Intro to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

What are the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

• Inattention

• Hyperactivity

• Impulsivity

• All of the above

What is one of the behavioural traits seen in students with ADHD?

• Can sit still for long period of time

• Read and communicate well with others

• Find it difficult to pay attention in class

• Strong organisation skills

Answer explanation

Some of the behavioural traits of children with ADHD that you may see in school includes: Find it hard to pay attention in class, gets easily distracted, cannot sit still, tendency to shout out answers or interrupt others, difficulties with spelling, reading, being clumsy, difficulty communicating with others, difficulties in organising

True or false, students with ADHD exhibit the same symptoms the same way

• True

• False

Answer explanation

As ADHD is a complex neurological condition, no two individuals with ADHDs will have the exact same symptoms and behavioural difficulties

Based on the video, which strategy can be used to help students with ADHD?

• Have a good night sleep

• Take short breaks

• Create a to-do list for themselves

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Some possible strategies mentioned in the video also includes:

eating well and taking medication

True or false:  Not every strategy works for every student with ADHD and nothing works all the time.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Since no two students with ADHD will have the same challenges, thus there will be a need to have a unique action plan to help them manage their condition. It also requires finetuning and tweaking when the strategies seems less effective.