CAA Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Why is early diagnosis and intervention important for individuals with ADHD? → Early intervention improves long-term outcomes
2. Executive function development in individuals with ADHD typically lags neurotypical peers by approximately: → 3–5 years
3. Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a coaching intake form? → To gather foundational client information, goals, and consent at the start of coaching
4. When a client uses the 'body double' strategy, what are they doing? → Working in the presence of another person to improve focus and task completion
5. Which of the following is NOT appropriate to include in a standard coaching session note? → The coach's personal opinions about the client's character
6. Which scenario would require a adhd coach professional to escalate a cac ethics and professional standards in adhd coaching concern? → Creating feedback mechanisms that encourage continuous improvement
7. A coach is asked by a school to provide documentation about a student-client's ADHD coaching sessions. The FIRST step the coach should take is: → Obtain written consent from the client or legal guardian
8. A client wants to add their own notes and reflections to their coaching file. The MOST ethical response is to: → Allow client-authored entries that are clearly labeled and dated
9. A coach notices a discrepancy between what a client said in session and what was documented in a previous note. The BEST course of action is to: → Discuss the discrepancy with the client and document the clarification
10. 'Temptation bundling' as an ADHD coaching accountability strategy involves: → Pairing a less preferred task with a preferred activity simultaneously
11. Progress tracking documentation for an ADHD coaching client MOST often includes: → Goal attainment data, self-reported outcomes, and session summaries
12. What is the most common mistake professionals make when implementing cac foundations of adhd coaching strategies? → Developing contingency plans for high-probability risk scenarios
13. When documenting accommodations strategies for an ADHD client in a workplace context, the coach should PRIMARILY focus on: → Specific, observable behavioral strategies and client-identified goals
14. What is the most common mistake professionals make when implementing cac adhd across the lifespan and co-existing conditions strategies? → Developing contingency plans for high-probability risk scenarios
15. The delayed maturation of which brain region most directly causes impulsivity in ADHD? → Prefrontal cortex
16. The term 'hyperfocus' in ADHD refers to which phenomenon? → Intensely sustained attention on a highly interesting or rewarding activity
17. Reward pathways in ADHD are characterized by: → Delayed reward insensitivity and reduced dopamine response
18. A stakeholder questions the value of documentation & record management initiatives. Which response best demonstrates ROI? → Building a culture of accountability with transparent reporting
19. An ADHD coach inadvertently sends a client's progress note to the wrong email address. The FIRST action the coach should take is: → Immediately notify the affected client and take steps to mitigate the breach
20. The neurological basis for ADHD's variable performance is most accurately described as a problem with: → Activation and arousal regulation, not ability or effort
21. Which of the following is a key performance indicator for evaluating documentation & record management effectiveness? → Prioritizing based on risk assessment and potential impact
22. What is the most common mistake professionals make when implementing cac coaching strategies and techniques for adhd clients strategies? → Developing contingency plans for high-probability risk scenarios
23. How does ADHD typically present in adults compared to children? → Adults with ADHD often struggle with time management and organization
24. A coach notices that a client consistently underestimates how long tasks take. Which coaching strategy would BEST address this pattern? → Time auditing: tracking actual task durations and comparing to estimates
25. Norepinephrine's role in ADHD primarily affects which function? → Alertness and attention regulation
26. A coach is designing an organizational system for a client with ADHD. Which principle should guide the system design above all others? → The system should be as simple as possible and require minimal steps to use
27. An ADHD coach working with a minor must ensure that documentation practices account for: → Parental or guardian consent and the minor's assent where appropriate
28. Which tool or methodology is most appropriate for analyzing cac adhd across the lifespan and co-existing conditions outcomes? → Maintaining professional boundaries while building collaborative relationships
29. A client requests their complete coaching file. Under ethical best practices, the coach should: → Share the records in a timely manner as the client owns their own data
30. What distinguishes an advanced athletic administrator practitioner's approach to documentation & record management from that of a novice? → Establishing cross-functional teams with clearly defined roles