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ADHD is characterized by what 3 things
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1. inattention
2. impulsivity 3. over activity |
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Approximately what percentage of school age children in the US have ADHD?
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3%-7%
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Boys are how many times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls
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3 times
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What are the 3 subtypes of ADHD?
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1. ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type
2. ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type 3. ADHD Combined Type |
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What is ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type?
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individuals who exhibit problems only with inattention and concentration
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What is ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type?
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individuals who exhibit problems only with hyperactivity and impulsivity
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What is ADHD Combined Type?
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individuals who exhibit problems in both areas of inattention and concentration and hyperactivity and impulsivity
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What percentage of children with ADHD also have learning disabilities?
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25%
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Students with ADHD frequently have what 3 problems
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1. do not achieve their academic potential
2. may be at higher than average risk for grade retention and school drop out 3. are less likely to pursue postsecondary education |
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Approximately what percentage of individuals with ADHD exhibit significant symptoms of other disruptive behavior disorders including oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and conduct disorder (CD).
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50-60%
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The two most effective interventions for reducing the symptomatic behaviors of ADHD are:
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1. stimulant medications
2. behavior modification procedures |
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What intervention leads to the greatest improvement in children with ADHD's social skills and school performance?
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the combined use of medication and behavioral interventions
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Behavioral interventions for students with ADHD (5):
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1. behavioral contracts (e.g., earning privileges for appropriate school behavior) (when they are used consistently in both the home and the school settings)
2. self-monitoring and self-evaluation strategies 3. School wide positive behavior support plans 4. academic interventions (e.g., direct instruction in areas of deficit) 5. training in note taking, study skills, and test-taking strategies. |
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What part of the law provides accommodations for students with ADHD?
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Section 504 plans
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Current best practice in evaluating students for ADHD requires (3):
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the use of multiple assessment methods and sources of information that include
1. diagnostic interviews with parents, teachers, and students 2. behavior rating scales that are completed by parents and teachers 3. data (e.g., report card grades and test scores) that indicate whether a student is impaired by ADHD symptoms |