ADHD

Question 1

ADHD is characterized by

Answer 1

• persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
• impairs functioning
• occur in various combinations

Question 2

ADHD types

Answer 2

• combined
• predominantly inattentive
• predominantly hyperactive-impulsive

Question 3

ADHD in children

Answer 3

• behavioral disinhibition
• poor self-regulation of behaviors
• executive functioning

Question 4

executive functioning

Answer 4

• ability to inhibit a response to defer it to a later, more appropriate time
• strategic planning
• organizing and monitoring action sequences
• required for planning , organizing, monitoring, evaluating behavior

Question 5

executive functioning difficulties lead to ?

Answer 5

• pragmatics deficits (difficulty in using communication patterns appropriate to person and situation)
• metacognitive deficits (difficulty planning, organizing, monitoring, and evaluating behavior)

Question 6

when assessing a child with ADHD must establish baselines for ?

Answer 6

• language
• pragmatics

Question 7

when assessing a child with ADHD must consider ?

Answer 7

• presence of DLD
• how language dysfunction intrinsic to diagnosis affects behavior, language, pragmatics