Coaching Terms for Families with AD/HD
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A
ADA -
The Americans with Disabilities Act
ADD -
Term used for Attention Deficit Disorder, can be used to describe the disorder
with or without hyperactivity. See Frequently Asked Questions for more
information.
ADDA -
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
AD/HD -
Term used for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity.
C
CHADD -
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. Organization supplies
information, support, and advocacy.
Coaching -
This has gained popularity in managing ADD; coaches provide support,
encouragement and help in daily living skills.
D
Development
- General term for cognitive, emotional, and physical growth.
F
Frustration Tolerance-The
ability of a child to continue on a task through setbacks and difficulties.
H
Hyperactivity
- Constant movement and excessive energy.
Hypersensitivity
- Some individuals with AD/HD report a heightened sensory awareness. This is
being highly sensitive to touch, smell and other sensory stimulus. Can also be
called Tactile Defensiveness.
I
Impulsivity
- The inability to
control behavior. This is a major symptom of AD/HD.
Inattention -
A major symptom of ADD, either the inability or the appearance of inability to
pay attention and focus on a task.
Learning Style -
A particular way in which an individual learns. Examples include:
Physical, Mathematical, Visual, and Linguistic.
N
NAMI -
National
Alliance on Mental Health
NICHCY -
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
NIMH -
National Institute of Mental Health
Normal
- A range of behavior that society considers acceptable.
O
Off Task-Term
for when a student is distracted and not keeping on task.
On Task-Term
for when a student is continuing to focus on the lesson.
P
Psychiatrist -
Mental health
professionals who have undergone residency and have earned the M.D. degree.
Psychiatrists can prescribe medication.
Psychologist -
Mental health
professionals who have earned a doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or Psy.D) and
have undergone clinical training. In most states, Psychologists cannot prescribe
medication.
S
Self-Advocacy -
The act of providing advocacy for yourself.
Support Group -
A group of people offering support, compassion, and understanding to each other.
Some terms referenced from the
http://www.ADD.about.com web site
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