Resources for Students with ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can have severely detrimental effects on a student’s success if left untreated.

ADHD is the most common learning disability among school-aged children in America. On average, one student in every classroom has ADHD. Know that you are not alone in this fight! Let us help you battle this common ailment. 

Our School Offers Specialized Instruction for Students with ADHD

We offer both Individualized Education Program (IEP) Plans and 504 Plans based on the severity of the student’s learning disability. Students with more severe cases will be admitted into an IEP Plan. Students with less severe symptoms will be given a 504 Plan, which allows for special accommodations such as longer testing time, a note-taking assistant, special seating, and/or allowance of technology to assist in learning. 

Three Types of ADHD

Inattentive Type

Symptoms: forgetful, non-attention to detail, unorganized, unable to follow instructions, easily distracted, loses items easily, makes careless mistakes.

Hyperactive-Impulsive Type

Symptoms: shake, fidget, bounce, squirm, stand up a lot, constantly interrupt, talk out of turn, shout out answers, chatty, constant talking, often off topic.

Combination Type

Symptoms: six or more of the combined symptoms of Inattentive Type and Hyperactive-Impulsive Type including forgetfulness, easily distracted, fidgety.

A Case Study

Student X is a 14 year-old male in a 9th Grade English class. He is average height and build. He has no physical disabilities, but suffers from a mental disorder – ADHD. He often makes careless mistakes in schoolwork. He does not pay attention to detail. He has trouble staying focused while reading long texts. He also has difficulty staying still during a lecture…

Symptoms of ADHD

Often Misses Details

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Makes Careless Mistakes

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Forgetful / Not Timely

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Fidgets / Squirms

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Nonstop Talking

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Disruptive / Disrespectful

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ADHD Statistics

million children in the US suffer from ADHD

is the average age of ADHD diagnosis

%

of children with ADHD take medication

billion dollars spent on ADHD each year

Resources on ADHD

Resource Guide on Students with ADHD

Issued by the United States Department of Education in 2016, this guide is a response to nearly 2,000 complaints regarding students with ADHD in the classroom.

San Diego County Office of Education

The San Diego County Office of Education provides special education information for East County, North County, North County Inland and South County.  

California Department of Education

The California Department of Education Special Education homepage provides an invaluable number of resources, legal documentation, and statistics. 

Ready to Make a Change?

Educating children with ADHD is no easy task. Know that you are not alone. Please enlist the help of our school to find the right plan and solution for your child.