Exam 7: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Some students receive accommodation through Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Why is this the case?

Della has ADHD. She impulsively responded to a "dare" presented by some friends by jumping off a high cliff in the mountains near her eastern Kentucky home. Della ended up with two broken ankles. What is responsible for such impulsive behavior?

What is the average age of identification for children with severe symptoms of ADHD?

Bill is an eight-year-old student with ADHD. He is often hyperactive and out of his seat when remaining seated is expected. He talks excessively, has difficulty waiting his turn, and often interrupts others. His pediatrician recommends that Bill be prescribed Ritalin to help him control his behavior. What percentage of school-age children with ADHD, like Bill, take medication?

You have been asked to speak to a parent group concerning the use of medication to assist children with ADHD. In your presentation, describe the purpose of stimulant medication including why the term is misleading. Present one advantage and one disadvantage concerning the use of such medication as treatment for ADHD.

Addrian, an eight-year-old, has ADHD. She does not appear to be listening when individuals talk to her. She often loses school papers and is forgetful in daily activities. Her desk and her school locker looks like a tornado disturbed her belongings. Addrian is very distracted by noise in the hallway and in the classroom. When given a series of directions, Addrian does not remember the sequence in which she must complete tasks. What type of ADHD does Addrian appear to have?

Mr. Cliff, the special educator at Rose Elementary School, provided general education teachers at the school with a list of tips for assisting students with ADHD. His list included the following suggestions: use hands-on activities, assign highly motivating activities, and alternate instructional activities frequently. What problem area are these suggestions intended to address?

All the following preventive and treatment measures, for ADHD, have been found to be invalid or require more research EXCEPT ________.