1. Martha, Megan and Justin
ADHD
by team Fremont
Martha, Megan and Justin

2. At the end of this presentation, the learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the different symptoms of ADHD

3. ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Symptoms of ADHD:
Inattentive
Hyperactive
Impulsive
Indecisive

4. Symptoms of INATTENTION include:
DISTRACTION
DAYDREAMING
DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING
UNABLE TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS
DIFFICULTY PROCESSING INFORMATION
STRUGGLE WITH INSTRUCTIONS.

5. Children who are inattentive say:
"Any sound in class bothers me"
"My mind sometimes goes on a road trip"
"It's like I have ten TV channels in my head and I don't know which one to watch."

6. Symptoms of HYPERACTIVITY include:
FIDGET AND SQUIRM
TALKATIVE
CONSTANTLY IN MOTION
DIFFICULTY WITH QUIET ACTIVITIES

7. Kids who are hyperactive say:
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"I squirm in my chair at school."
"I get yelled at a lot for talking in class."
"I can control what my hands and feet do."

8. Symptoms of IMPULSIVITY include:
IMPATIENT
HAVE NO REGARDS FOR CONSEQUENCES
DIFFICULTY WAITING
INTERRUPTIONS

9. Kids who are impulsive say:
"Sometimes I can't help what I do."
"It's like there's an engine inside me that makes me act before I think."
"My mouth says things before I can think of what I should say."

10. Kids who are indecisive say:
"It's like my mind gets stuck when I'm trying to figure something out."
"People are always telling me to hurry up and decide."
"Sometimes I won't make a choice because I can't figure out which one is perfect."

11. Why Do Some Kids Have ADHD?
Studies suggest that ADHD results from a combination of factors like:
GENES
ENVIRONMENT

12. A Final Note
As we can see ADHD is challenging, but as teachers we can help children modify problem behaviors, succeed in school, and get along with others.
We can work with parents to make sure their child is getting the appropriate help in school.

13. Sources: National Institute of Mental Health
The Survival Guide for kids with ADD and ADHD by John F. Taylor, Ph.D. available at