What problems could ADHD cause at school?
The main symptoms of ADHD and potential problems they could cause at school are: Attention deficit • Difficulty paying attention in class • Seeming not to listen to instructions • Forgetting equipment, such as games kit, books, pens and so on • Having trouble completing tasks, especially if they last for more than a few minutes • Easily distracted • Disrupting other students’ work Hyperactivity • Always ‘on the go’ and rarely able to sit quietly for more than a few minutes • Fidgeting when sitting down • Making a lot of noise, especially in situations where quiet is preferred Impulsivity • ‘Butting in’ to give answers before question is finished • Having problems with waiting in line or taking turns with other students • Interrupting conversations or activities • Talking at inappropriate times • Having trouble with controlling behaviour, for instance, ‘flying off the handle’ with little provocation
