Exam 6: Students With Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder

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Individuals with ADHD experience many difficulties in all facets of their lives.Briefly describe the academic,and behavior characteristics of individuals with ADHD and how these characteristics can negatively affect their daily functioning.

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ADHD is not related to intellectual ability,so the academic characteristics of students with ADHD vary tremendously.Many students with ADHD can be successful in school,particularly if effective interventions are put in place;however,the majority of students with ADHD experience difficulty with the academic structure and demands of school,and they consistently achieve below their potential.The frequency and severity of behavior problems for students with ADHD also vary widely.Students who have the hyperactive-impulsive or combined type of ADHD usually have behavior problems that are immediately apparent to their teachers and other school personnel.Those who have inattentive ADHD may not have many outward behavior symptoms of their disorder,but they may be disruptive in the classroom when they try to find their misplaced materials or need ongoing teacher assistance to stay focused on their work.Teachers have reported feeling significantly less confident about teaching students with ADHD,particularly those with behavior problems,compared to teaching other students,which clearly has implications for these students' academic outcomes.

Teachers often know more about the diagnosis and characteristics of ADHD than about effective _____________________________.

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Praxis Style Questions -Calvin has an annoying habit of talking with classmates when there should be silence.Ms.Kasting's mentor teacher has suggested several strategies to her to try with Calvin.These include: making eye contact with him;physically move toward Calvin and stand near his desk or table;place her hand on his shoulder if necessary to gain his attention;or use a private signal such as a tap on the desk.These are all examples of:

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Which of the following statements about ADHD is true?

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Compare and contrast ADHD-predominantly hyperactive/impulsive type and ADHD-combined type.

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Briefly describe the process for identifying students with ADHD.

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What are the physiological and environmental factors contributing to ADHD?

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Each of the following symptoms is associated with ADHD-predominantly inattentive type EXCEPT:

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Physicians and psychologists first studied children's hyperactivity but began shifting their research in the 1970s to children's:

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Students with ADHD generally have which level of cognitive ability?

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What percentage of individuals identified as having ADHD continue to have symptoms in adulthood?

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Teachers help students with ADHD when they mix difficult or tedious tasks with those that are _______________________________________.

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Which of the following is NOT a recommended intervention for preschoolers identified with ADHD?

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Recent research concerning the cause of ADHD reveals:

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Interventions that are designed to provide structure,quick pace,and variety are referred to as:

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The most common type of medication used for reducing the symptoms of ADHD is:

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A person's overall regard for himself or herself as a person is:

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Each of the following is a potentially helpful environmental support EXCEPT:

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Whether students with ADHD successfully transition into postschool options can depend heavily on each of the following EXCEPT:

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Outline the development of the field of ADHD as a recognized special need.

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