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Filling Your Toolbox with Techniques: Treating Children With ADHD

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1.  Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE? Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is an older term that is now referred to as ADHD The term ADD was used until 1987 when "hyperactivity" was added to the term ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. ADHD stands for activity distraction hyperactivity disorder

2.  Which of the following is true regarding the prevalence of ADHD? ~ 15 million individuals in America have ADHD ADHD affects ~ 11% school-age children 4-17 years of age ADHD affects ~ 4% of adults in the US All of the above

3.  Approximately __________ of the more than 6 million children with ADHD were diagnosed as young children aged 2-5 years 800,000 2 million 1 million 3 million

4.  Which statement regarding ADHD is FALSE? Rates of diagnosis have steadily increased from 1997. Girls were more likely than boys to be diagnosed. The average age of ADHD diagnosis is 7 years old. The prevalence of ADHD diagnosis varies substantially state to state.

5.  The Etiology of ADHD is: eating too much sugar watching too much television unknown poverty

6.  The 3 clinical presentations of ADHD are: Predominantly Inattentive, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive, Combined Presentation Predominantly Inactive, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive, Combined Presentation Predominantly Inattentive, Predominantly Underactive-Impulsive, Combined Presentation None of the above

7.  Which of the following is FALSE? The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth edition (DSM-5) is used by healthcare professionals to help diagnose ADHD There is one test to diagnose ADHD Regarding ADHD, a family member is usually the 1st person concerned about a child's behavior. None of the above is FALSE

8.  In diagnosing ADHD, which of the following are true? Symptoms must be present for at least 6 months Behaviors must create significant difficulty in at least 2 areas of life, such as home, social settings, school or work Children must have 6 or more of the 9 characteristics and older teens or adults must have at least 5 of the 9 characteristics in either or both of the DSM-5 categories All of the above

9.  ADHD can have effects on which of the below? Learning and ability to regulate behavior Social skills Self esteem All of the above

10.  Which of the following statement is false regarding ADHD? The goal of behavior therapy is to learn or strengthen positive behaviors and eliminate unwanted or problem behaviors The first line of treatment for preschool aged children (4-5 years of age) with ADHD is medication A team approach is important in treating individuals with ADHD Establishing a designated homework space is a key strategy for homework success