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Saturday, January 31, 2009 kcsh4ever asks

Q: what effect does the difference in adult and child adhd on education

my son and I both have adhd and we are both in school. he is in second grade and I am in college. I was wondering how the adhd will affect our schooling and how is it different for each of us.

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Eileen Bailey, Health Guide
2/ 1/09 9:41am

ADHD can cause distractibility, lack of focus and impulsiveness in both children and adults, causing problems in educational settings for both children and adults. I have added some links to articles that address the issues you discussed. I hope this information helps you:

 

How to Help Your Child Succeed in School

 

Classroom Management of ADHD

 

ADHD in Early Elementary Age Children

 

ADHD in Elementary School

 

Behavior Modification for Adults

 

Twenty Five Tips for Time Management for Adults with ADHD

 

 How ADHD Symptoms Manifest in Adults

 

10 Coping Mechanisms for Thriving With Adult ADHD

 

I hope this information helps. Please let us know how you are doing.

 

Eileen

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By kcsh4ever— Last Modified: 11/17/10, First Published: 01/31/09