Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder exhibit behaviors in two main categories including poor sustained attention and hyperactivity-impulsivity. The three types of ADHD are predominant inattentiveness, predominantly hyperactivity-impulsive and combined types. Individuals with this diagnosis may have trouble paying attention to tasks, trouble controlling impulsive behaviors, or be overly active.

Audience: Children, Caregiver

Diagnosis and Population: Diagnosis of a type of ADHD

Purpose: Supporting self-regulation in order to meet their goals and tasks which support overall well-being.

Instructions and Material: The sheets given here and a pencil/pen. The blue zone describes a low state of alertness, green zone describes ideal state of alertness, yellow zone describes a heightened state of alertness and the red zone describes an extremely heightened state of alertness.

Rationale & Impact on Function: Allows individuals to express their emotions and rationalize their feelings so that they are able to understand different triggers. It builds self-awareness in body signals as they relate to emotions.

Kuypers, L. (2023, August 30). About the zones of regulation: Emotional regulation curriculum. The Zones of Regulation. https://zonesofregulation.com/about/#:~:text=The%20Zones%20of%20Regulation%20helps,Develop%20perspective%2Dtaking%20skills

Free resources for learning about the zones of regulation. socialthinking.com. (n.d.-a). https://www.socialthinking.com/zones-of-regulation/free-stuff

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