These notes should include good things and not so good things. Find out the teacher's lesson plans in advance, so you can work with your child at home. We now know that is not true for most children. Children with ADHD get better as they grow older. Many learn to adjust to their problems.
Hyperactivity usually stops in the late teenage years.
But about half of children with ADHD continue to be easily distracted, with mood swings, hot tempers and an inability to complete tasks. Children with loving, supportive parents who work together with school staff, mental health workers and their doctor have the best chance of becoming well-adjusted adults. This handout provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. To find out if this handout applies to you and to get more information on this subject, talk to your family doctor. Visit familydoctor.org for more useful information on this and many other health-related topics.