ADHD Special Needs Factsheet
ADHD Special Needs Factsheet What Teachers Should Know ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) causes students to be more inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive than is normal for their age. ADHD can affect a student’s behavior, learning, emotions, and relationships. Some students with ADHD have received misguided scolding for not listening, not paying attention, or not trying.