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