Unit 21 — ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome

This unit discusses ADHD and Asperger's, two common but unfortunately underrepresented psychological disorders.

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Accommodate Asperger's syndrome Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Combined type Concentrate Coordination Distracted Drawn away from Executive functioning Fidgety Implied Impulsive Literal Mood Peers Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type Predominantly inattentive type Share many similarities Tantrum Task switching
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It’s not uncommon for people to wonder whether someone they know has either Asperger's Syndrome (AS) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivy Disorder-->attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The two share many similarities, and even for a trained professional it is not always easy to tell them apart.  What makes AS and ADHD appear so much alike is the fact that both conditions involve a…
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The exact cause of Asperger's is unknown and there is no approved medication for it.
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Everyone thought the boy was intentionally annoying, but he just had ADHD-HI.
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Sarcasm is a form of implied meaning which is often lost on young children.
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  • Discuss 3 main differences and similarities between Aspergers and ADHD?
  • Do you know anyone with AS or ADHD? What are they like? Do you change your behaviour to accommodate them?
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