Week 5: ADHD Flashcards
ADHD is one of the disabilities listed in IDEA (T/F)
False
What classification can students with ADHD be given to qualify for special ed services?
Other Health Impaired
What are the comorbidity rates of ODD and ADHD? How does it differ between types of ADHD?
- For combined ADHD, ODD present in 50% of children
- For inattentive ADHD, present in 25% of children
Name the 3 disorders that most frequently co-occur with ADHD
1) OCD
2) Tic Disorders
3) ASD
List some assessment methods for ADHD that have limited or no empirical support
- Intelligence/achievement tests
- Lab measures
- Self-report measures
Why are schools ideal environment to diagnose ADHD?
Introduction of task demands and behavioral expectations will push students to show signs of inattention and/or hyperactivity
What 4 stages make up the ADHD Assessment Model?
1) Screening
2) Multimethod Assessment
3) Interpretation of Results
4) Treatment Plan
The etiology of ADHD is clear and conclusive (T/F)
False
What makes up Stage 1 of the ADHD model?
Teacher ratings of ADHD symptoms
What makes up Stage 2 of the ADHD model?
- Parent and teacher interviews/rating scales
- Review of records
- Direct observations
- Functional assessment of behavioral difficulties
What makes up Stage 3 of the ADHD model?
- Number of ADHD symptoms
- Degree of functional impairment
- Deviance from age and gender norms
What makes up Stage 4 of the ADHD model?
- Severity of ADHD symptoms
- Response to prior treatment
- Functional assessment of behavior
How do pharmacological interventions help students with ADHD?
Use of stimulant medication increases on-task and productivity rates while diminishing off-task, disruptive behaviors
What is a rare side effect disorder that may develop due to ADHD medication?
Tourette’s Syndrome
The combination of pharmacological and behavioral intervention is most ideal treatment option for ADHD (T/F)
True
What are examples of Antecedent strategies to treat ADHD?
- Provide menu of choices for task completion
- Train appropriate study habits
What are examples of Consequent strategies to treat ADHD?
- Token economies
- Praise on-task behaviors
Why is the comorbidity of ADHD and Conduct Disorder particularly problematic?
Combination of impulsive response style (ADHD) and tendency to engage in severe aggression (CD)
