ADHD Can Make It Difficult to Show What You Know
KEY POINTS: The stigma of an ADHD label can affect the perception of intelligence and may result in denial of opportunities to excel. Too often, kids with ADHD are expected to act and perform in school like their neurotypical peers. With ADHD, difficulty paying attention, completing assignments, or following instructions is related to executive function and working memory.
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