1. ADHD By: Payton Croft

2. Overview of ADHD ADHD = Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Usually detected at a young age Found in kids who do not pay close attention in class Do not pay attention when spoken too

3. Specific Type: Inattentive ADHD Most common type found in schools Easily distracted Having short attention spans to a task that is not interesting, or is hard Daydreams when others are talking to him/her A person who cannot find anything that they have just put down somewhere A person who is always late Is easily bored

4. Incidence of ADHD Affects 3-5% of the worlds population Typically present during childhood Twice as common in boys as in girls Most develop coping skills to compensate for the disorder as they mature

5. Causes of ADHD A specific cause of ADHD is not known. Researchers and doctors feel it has a strong genetic component. Studies show 75% of cases are genetic

6. Special Considerations & Safety No activities should be avoided -positive correlation between physical activity and improved grades for students with ADHD

7. Teaching Strategies Repeat instructions Specifically get attention of student Keep the class moving with little to no down time.

8. Methods of Treatment Ritalin (medications) Behavior Modifications Lifestyle Changes Counseling Drug treatment in pre-school is not recommended!!!

9. Case Study James High School Basketball Manager Severe case of ADHD

10. Review ADHD stands for: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Affects 3-5% of the worlds population Methods of treatment consist of: Ritalin (medications) Behavior Modifications Lifestyle Changes Counseling Occurs twice as much in boys as in girls There is no found cause of ADHD

11. Quiz What does ADHD stand for? What % of the worlds population is affected by ADHD? List two methods of treatment for ADHD. True or False: ADHD occurs twice as much in girls as it does boys. True or False: There is no found cause of ADHD.