If ADHD is all about attention, why does my child have so much difficulty with reading, writing, and math?
The simple answer to this question is that ADHD is about much more than attention and focus, and it rarely travels alone. In fact, more than half of the children diagnosed with ADHD also have learning or behavioral problems.. If you’re getting calls from your child’s teacher already, I’d recommend seeking a proper Functional Behavior Assessment to figure out whether your child’s behavior or organization problems stem from an undiagnosed learning disorder.
Written language involves a complex series of tasks, all which strain your child’s already-weak executive functioning skills. First, he has to understand the rubric and directions for the task. Next, he must gather resources and materials for writing. Then, he has to plan out what to say, and break down his thoughts into logical parts. Finally, there are those fine-motor skills to contend with.
are anxious, worried, perfectionists, and in other ways distracted from academics. Plus, some children are highly gifted, yet placed in low-level groups because of poor behavior or uneven performance. They quickly grow bored, and the bad-behavior cycle starts again.1. Be sure your child has a comprehensive cognitive assessment to figure out how he processes information, and to guide academic interventions and2.
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