Parents tell me that their bright eight-year old is constantly breaking the rules and getting into trouble at home and at school. While this is an inadequate explanation as far as the parents or teachers are concerned, it is probably quite truthful on the child's part. These children don't know. It is simply a behavior they have no control over and cannot wish away, not matter how much they try or how severe the punishment gets. ADHD is believed to be caused by dysfunction of one or more of the neurotransmitter systems of the brain.
Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers of the brain.
In other words, ADHD is a medical disorder, and it's implications for school and home based behavior management strategies. Learning Disorders are Diagnosed at School Children sometimes have difficulty performing up to their academic potential. All of us have strengths and weaknesses. It is much harder, however, for kids with learning differences to mask or compensate for their difficulties in the school setting. This is when the demand for written output, organizational skills, and self directed goals become a large part of the school experience.