To pass this unit, please study the 20 vocabulary words below.
- Accommodate
- AS (Asperger's syndrome)
- ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
- ADHD-C (combined type)
- Concentrate
- Coordination
- Distracted
- Drawn away from
- Executive functioning
- Fidgety
- Implied
- Impulsive
- Literal
- Mood
- Peers
- ADHD-HI (predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type)
- ADHD-PI (predominantly inattentive type)
- Share many similarities
- Tantrum
- Task switching
Verb (infinitive)
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to have consideration for
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"The hospital banned peanuts in order to accommodate people with allergies."
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a disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and restricted patterns of behavior and interests
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"The exact cause of Asperger's is unknown and there is no approved medication for it."
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the common term for an illness characterized by lack of focus and impulsive behavior
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"ADHD is often harder to diagnose in girls because the symptoms can be more subtle."
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symptoms include frequent fidgeting, interrupting people, impatience, difficulty focusing, finishing tasks, and following instructions
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"The parents were horrified by the diagnosis of ADHD-C, but relaxed after learning it was easily treatable."
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focus all one's attention on an activity
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"The boy could only concentrate while taking stimulants such as Ritalin."
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using different body parts together smoothly and efficiently
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"A child playing jump rope or football needs a certain level of coordination to be successful."
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unable to concentrate
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"Sam failed the test because he was distracted by his classmates during the test."
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taken
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"The girl was drawn away from her homework by the sound of an ice cream truck."
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being able to store, process, and effectively use information
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"Executive functions are thought to be regulated by the frontal lobes of the brain."
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restless or uneasy
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"While many people get fidgety at the dentist, people with ADHD can exhibit this behavior simply by being bored."
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communicated indirectly
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"Sarcasm is a form of implied meaning which is often lost on young children."
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without thought or careful consideration
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"Lack of sleep or proper nutrition can be a cause of temporary impulsive behavior."
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exactly as it is written or spoken
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"The literal meaning of a text is exactly what it says."
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emotions and feelings
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"Proper diet and regular exercise can improve the mood of children and adults regardless of whether they have ADHD."
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people of the same age and social class
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"A child with ADHD often has a hard time making friends with his peers."
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symptoms includes frequent fidgeting, interrupting people, impatience
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"Everyone thought the boy was intentionally annoying, but he just had ADHD-HI."
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symptoms include difficulty focusing, finishing tasks, and following instructions
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"At first the girl's teachers thought she was smart but was lazy, but then they realized she had ADHD-PI."
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things that are mostly alike
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"All mammals share many similarities including warm blood, teeth, and live birth."
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a display of severe anger and frustration
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"The boy threw a temper tantrum when his mother said it was time to go home."
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quickly changing one's attention from one subject to another
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"Efficient task switching is a major part of good executive function."