ADHD Flashcards
People with this disorder can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act impulsive
ADHD
What are the 3 types of ADHD
-Impulsive/Hyperactive
-Combined
-Inattentive/Distractable
The symptoms of this type of ADHD are
-Fidget and squirming
-Speak fast
-express curiosity
-interrupt
-act impulsively
Impulsive/Hyperactive
This type of ADHD may have both the symptoms of Inattentive/Hyperactive and Inattentive/Hyperactive
Combined
This type of ADHD may have tendencies to:
-Lose things
-be forgetful
-have difficulty following directions
-gets distracted easily
-have trouble concentrating
Inattentive/Distractable
The symptoms of ADHD in children and teenagers are well defined, and they’re usually noticeable before the age of ____. They occur in more than __ situation, such as at home and at school.
6 years old and 1
Main signs of inattentiveness are:
-Having short attention span
-Being easily distracted
-making careless mistakes
-appearing forgetful or losing things
-Being unable to stick to tasks that are tedious
-Appearing unable to listen or carry out instructions
-Constantly changing activity
-having difficulty organizing
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are(hyperactivity and impulsiveness)
-Being unable to sit still
-constantly fidgeting
-unablenti concentrate on task
-Excessive Physical movement
-excessive talking
-unable to wait their turn
-Acting without thinking
-interrupting conversations
-little or no sense if danger
Causes one to worry and be nervous most of the time; it may also cause physical symptoms( rapid heartbeat, sweating and dizziness)
Anxiety disorder
This disorder is defined by negative and disruptive behavior, particularly towards authority figures, such as parents and teachers.
Oppositional defiant disorder
This disorder often involves a tendency towards highly antisocial behavior, such as stealing, fighting, vandalism and harming people or animals
Conduct disorder
Finding it difficult to get to sleep at night, and having irregular sleeping patterns
Sleep problems
This disorder affects social interaction, communication, interests and behavior
Autistic spectrum disorder
A condition that affects physical co-ordination
dyspraxia
A condition of the nervous system, characterized by a combination of involuntary noises and movements
Tourette’s syndrome