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Exceptional Learners

Chapter 7

TermDefinition
Conduct Disorder A pattern of aggressive and disruptive behavior that violates rules and the rights of others.
Strauss Syndrome An early term for children who were distractible and hyperactive, believed to have brain damage.
Cerebral Palsy A condition caused by brain damage that results in movement impairments.
Minimal Brain Injury A 1950s label for children of average intelligence who were inattentive and hyperactive, believed to have subtle brain damage.
Hyperactive Child Syndrome A term used in the 1960s focusing on hyperactivity rather than assumed brain injury.
Neurotransmitters Chemicals that transmit messages between neurons in the brain.
Dopamine A neurotransmitter linked to attention and executive functioning; found to be abnormal in ADHD.
Norepinephrine A neurotransmitter involved in attention and alertness; also linked to ADHD.
Molecular Genetics The study of genes (DNA) and how multiple genes contribute to ADHD.
Executive Functioning (EF) Mental processes that control behavior, including working memory, inhibition, and flexibility.
Behavioral Inhibition The ability to delay or stop a response and resist impulses.
Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) Symptoms such as daydreaming, mental fogginess, and slow working speed.
Adaptive Behavior Skills Daily living skills such as self-care, communication, and social skills.
Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) A process used to identify the function of problem behavior by examining antecedents and consequences.
Contingency-Based Self-Management A strategy where students monitor their own behavior and receive reinforcement based on it.
Momentary Time Sampling An observation method where behavior is recorded at specific time intervals.
Psychostimulants Medications that stimulate brain functioning and are commonly used to treat ADHD.
Strattera A nonstimulant medication used to treat ADHD.
Ritalin, Adderall, Vyvanse
Mind-Wandering When attention shifts away from the task to internal thoughts.
Coaching A support strategy where a coach helps individuals with ADHD plan, organize, and stay focused.
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