The problem: “My child is easily distracted; he doesn’t focus and listen.”Not focused on learning? Easily distracted at school and during homework?
A student with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) might not seem to be listening or paying attention to class material.
He may be daydreaming, looking out the window, or focused on irrelevant noises or other stimuli. As a result, he misses lessons, instructions, and directions.The reason: ADHD is not just an inability to pay attention — it’s an inability to control attention.
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