Videos and Reflection Questions
Chapter 9
Who Doesn’t have Trouble with Executive Functions? Anne Ginnett TEDxLSCTomball
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq0oNVb0k58
Reflection Questions
- Ginnett describes the components of executive function and discusses how everyone struggles with executive function sometimes. What are some executive function skills that you struggle with?
- Stress often inhibits ability to access executive function skills, especially emotional control. At 5:59, Ginnett describes the use of talking through a situation to increase emotional control. What kind of lessons could you plan in order to address teaching this skill in early childhood?
What ADHD Feels Like
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL483G4xKu0
Three adults reflect on their experiences as people with ADHD and discuss their medication choices.
Reflection Questions
- At 0:34, a participant declares that the “environment of a classroom is very nonconducive to someone with ADHD.” How can you set you your classroom to make sure the needs of students with ADHD are met?
Let Me Be Your Camera: Understanding ADHD
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL483G4xKu0
This video analogizes ADHD and movie directors to increase understanding.
Reflection Questions
- The video asserts that many people have misconceptions about ADHD. Prior to taking this class, what were some of your misconceptions about ADHD?