ADHD

Attention Deficit- Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental health diagnosis most everyone is aware of. It is defined as, " behavioral condition that makes focusing on everyday requests and routines challenging." It is known that people with ADHD typically have trouble getting organized, staying focused, making realistic plans and thinking before acting" (American Psychological Association). ADHD is highly diagnosed in children and it is known that 6.4 million American children between the ages of 4 and 17 are diagnosed. As teacher's, you are exposed and witness the symptoms of ADHD on a daily basis, but there is always more we can learn about ADHD to help support children who might have this diagnosis. 

A Day in the Life of Someone with ADHD: Their Stories

In these videos below, you will hear what it's like to have ADHD and the effects it can have on someones everyday life! If we are not diagnosed ourselves, it is very hard to understand the true impact of ADHD! I think theses videos could shed light on some of the students we work with everyday!!