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There are over 49 million students in grades K-12 in the United States. The American Psychiatric Association (2000) estimates that 3-5% of the school-age population has an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). So on any given day, roughly 1.5-2.5 million children diagnosed with ADHD are heading off to school each year. Although the start of the new school year is exciting as students get ready to meet new teachers, and make new friends, they also face the challenge of a new grade-level. These simultaneous adjustments and transitions after the summer break may be especially difficult for those children with ADHD. Below are some tips for helping your child start off the new school year successfully.

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There are over 49 million students in grades K-12 in the United States. The American Psychiatric Association (2000) estimates that 3-5% of the school-age population has an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). So on any given day, roughly 1.5-2.5 million children diagnosed with ADHD are heading off to school each year. Although the start of the new school year is exciting as students get ready to meet new teachers, and make new friends, they also face the challenge of a new grade-level. These simultaneous adjustments and transitions after the summer break may be especially difficult for those children with ADHD. Below are some tips for helping your child start off the new school year successfully.

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