ADHD is one of the more recognizable acronyms in the field of learning disabilities. It also tends to be misunderstood and misrepresented in popular discourse, used as often to joke about one’s inability to sit still and concentrate as to describe an actual health condition. Drawing on research and her own classroom experience, Becky Bollinger sheds some light on ADHD in this installment of her series on diverse learners. In addition to clarifying what ADHD is and is not, Becky offers some practical ways for schools, teachers, and parents to respond.

You can find the checklist mentioned in the video here.