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ADHD 101: Bringing Focus to the Confusion

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1.  Which of the following best describes "diagnosis"?
  1. A way to classify symptoms so that other professionals can approach an issue from the same perspective
  2. An opportunity for a child to receive extra services through their school system
  3. A way for insurance companies to get paid
  4. A label that follows children throughout school
2.  To make a diagnosis of ADHD, which of the following must be present?
  1. Symptoms in two or more settings
  2. Formal documentation from 2 sources that symptoms exist
  3. Symptoms lasting more than 6 months
  4. All of the above
3.  How do ADD and ADHD differ?
  1. Children with ADD aren't as hyper.
  2. Children with ADHD need medication.
  3. They don't. They were two separate diagnoses in previous diagnostic manuals, but ADD no longer exists.
  4. Children with ADHD are less successful in school.
4.  If both parents have ADHD, how likely is the child to also have a diagnosis?
  1. 20%
  2. 50%
  3. 75%
  4. 100%
5.  Which of the following is a professional qualified to provide a diagnosis?
  1. Teacher
  2. Parent
  3. Physician/Healthcare Provider
  4. School Guidance Counselor
6.  Children with hyperactivity and distractibility may also be considered for which diagnosis?
  1. PTSD
  2. Learning Disabilities
  3. Hearing Impairments
  4. All of the above
7.  Which of the following is NOT an appropriate intervention for children with ADHD?
  1. Behavior modification
  2. Counseling
  3. Medication
  4. Corporal punishment
8.  Which of the following is a global intervention that could be used in your classroom?
  1. Balance balls
  2. Tactile objects readily available
  3. Brief instructions
  4. Repeat it back to me
9.  Children with ADHD benefit most from which types of reinforcement?
  1. Color charts
  2. Week long rewards systems
  3. Small, immediate reinforcement
  4. One time, large prizes
10.  If you have concerns about a child, what might you do in your classroom?
  1. Begin implementing picture schedules
  2. Tell a parent they should see a professional
  3. Ask the school to formulate a plan to move the child to another center that better matches their needs
  4. Begin increasing consequences

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