Many children with ADD/ADHD are very bright, and their parents are often extremely frustrated (and worried) by the child’s school performance. Many adults with ADHD, even if successful, feel less than capable, due to poor grades when in school. So we ask, what should be considered success in school? There are four issues to consider… This article is available as part of our E-Book, Managing ADHD at School
Harold Meyer and Susan Lasky are both Board Certified and Senior Certified ADHD Coaches.
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ADD and ADHD are used interchangeably for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
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