ADHD

Having Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can generally imply the presence of one or a combination of which traits? (only one incorrect answer - select the 3 correct answers)

• inattention

• inflated self-esteem

• hyperactivity

• impulsivity

Not every person who has ADHD has the same strengths / faces the same challenges

• True

• False

What can be a sign of hyperactivity?

(only one incorrect answer - select the 3 correct answers)

• talking excessively

• leaving classroom seat

• being sad all the time

• having trouble playing quietly

What can be a sign of inattention?

(only one incorrect answer - select the 3 correct answers)

• often losing pens, books,

• reluctance to work in groups

• not following instructions

• making careless mistakes

Distractibility, forgetfulness, disorganisation, and problems with prioritizing, sequencing, and time management can lead to

• difficulty sustaining attention to tasks they don't enjoy

• difficulty sensing the passage of time

• difficulty getting started on a task

• all answers are correct

lacking fine motor control makes it difficult to

• take notes and write neatly

• read

Slow processing speed is

• a linguistic impairment

• needing a lot of time to take in, make sense of, and respond to information

What Is Cognitive Reframing?

• a technique used to shift your mindset so you're able to look at a situation, person, or relationship from a slightly different perspective.

• internal mental filters or biases that increase our misery, fuel our anxiety, and make us feel bad about ourselves

One way of positively reframing signs of inattention would be to think of the student who is easily distracted as

• uninterested, irresponsible

• having high levels of awareness and observation

One way of positively reframing signs of hyperactivity is to think of the restless student as

• energetic and lively

• undisciplined