n Mental Health Matters - Children who can't pay attention - is it ADHD?

Abstract

"Has the capacity, but is not trying hard enough. Can do better." Many parents are distressed when they receive a note from school saying that their child won't listen to the teacher or causes trouble in class. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is what comes to mind: most parents have heard of this disorder, which is often clouded with negativity and misinformation.