Identify five characteristics of ADHD and discuss the impact of each on a student’s efforts to learn.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: The characteristics must significantly impact or impede academic, social, or occupational functioning and not result from another mental disorder.
Characteristics:
Fails to pay close attention to details-makes careless mistakes
Fails to complete tasks
Avoids or resists situations requiring sustained attention
Talks excessively
Acts without thinking, impatient
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A. Discourage too high expectations B. Support parents in honoring their child's choices only up to a point C. Include parents in all aspects of school activities D. All of the above
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
A secondary student with a significant cognitive disability who is placed in special education classes to master life skills essential for independent living is an example of a student being placed in the least restrictive environment according to their needs.
Ten-year-old Steven just started a drug and alcohol education program at his school. In order to best educate him and work to prevent later abuse of these substances, Steven's parents should:
A) Supplement the school's program by discussing this topic with Steven in developmentally appropriate ways B) Allow Steven to discuss these topics further with his peer group, learning from their knowledge and experiences C) Not engage with Steven on these topics, letting the school's program do this job D) Simply tell him that drugs and alcohol are bad and he should never use them