ADHD Flashcards

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People with this disorder can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act impulsive

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ADHD

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What are the 3 types of ADHD

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-Impulsive/Hyperactive
-Combined
-Inattentive/Distractable

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The symptoms of this type of ADHD are
-Fidget and squirming
-Speak fast
-express curiosity
-interrupt
-act impulsively

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Impulsive/Hyperactive

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This type of ADHD may have both the symptoms of Inattentive/Hyperactive and Inattentive/Hyperactive

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Combined

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This type of ADHD may have tendencies to:
-Lose things
-be forgetful
-have difficulty following directions
-gets distracted easily
-have trouble concentrating

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Inattentive/Distractable

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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.

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6 years old and 1

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Main signs of inattentiveness are:

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-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

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Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are(hyperactivity and impulsiveness)

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-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

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Causes one to worry and be nervous most of the time; it may also cause physical symptoms( rapid heartbeat, sweating and dizziness)

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Anxiety disorder

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This disorder is defined by negative and disruptive behavior, particularly towards authority figures, such as parents and teachers.

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Oppositional defiant disorder

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This disorder often involves a tendency towards highly antisocial behavior, such as stealing, fighting, vandalism and harming people or animals

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Conduct disorder

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Finding it difficult to get to sleep at night, and having irregular sleeping patterns

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Sleep problems

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This disorder affects social interaction, communication, interests and behavior

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Autistic spectrum disorder

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A condition that affects physical co-ordination

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dyspraxia

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A condition of the nervous system, characterized by a combination of involuntary noises and movements

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Tourette’s syndrome

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Symptoms(ADHD) in adults

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-carelessness and lack of attention to detail
-Continually starting new tasks before finishing old ones
-Poor organizational skills
-Forgetfulness
-restlessness and edginess

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Symptoms(ADHD) in adults

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-difficulty keeping quiet, and speaking out of turn
-blurting out responses and often interrupting others
-mood swins, irritability and a quick temper
-inability to deal with stress
-Extreme impatience

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Conditions in which an individual differs significantly from the average person in terms of how they think, percieve, feel or relate to others

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Personality disorders

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A condition affecting your mood, which can swing from one extreme to another

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Bipolar Disorder

20
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A condition that causes obsessive thoughts compulsive behavior

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obsessive compulsive disorder