How Do Behavioral Issues Affect Academic Performance?

HOW DO BEHAVIORAL ISSUES AFFECT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE? ADHD Statistics 3%-7% of schoolchildren have ADHD 3% 5.2 *AI million Number of children 3-17 years of age ever diagnosed with ADHD as of 2011 8.4% Percent of children 3-17 years of age ever diagnosed with ADHD from 2003- 2003 - 2011 2011 Percent of boys 12% 3-17 years ot age ever diagnosed with ADHD Percent of girls A 3-17 years of age ever diagnosed with ADHD 4.7% Effects of Behavioral Issues SYMPTOM: Student does not pay attention to details ACADEMIC CONSEQUENCES • May miss important information on subject matter • May not know when assignments are due SYMPTOM: Student makes careless errors 2+2= ABRAHAM LINCOLN! ACADEMIC CONSEQUENCES • May receive poor scores on assignments and tests • Poor scores may lead to bad grades and lower placement in the future SYMPTOM: Student is easily distracted and has trouble focusing ACADEMIC CONSEQUENCES • Performance does not accurately reflect student's ability • Assignments may not be finished, which can lead to low grades SYMPTOM: Student has trouble following instructions ACADEMIC CONSEQUENCES • May not remember what is expected of him • Assignments may be completed incorrectly SYMPTOM: Student has a quick temper and angers easily ACADEMIC CONSEQUENCES • Other students may not want to work with him in group settings • May not learn how to effectively work and communicate with peers SYMPTOM: Student interrupts teachers and peers 2+2 I LIKE TURTLES! ACADEMIC CONSEQUENCES • May be sent out of the classroom for misbehaving • May miss crucial material and have trouble catching up SYMPTOM: Student leaves his seat at inappropriate times ACADEMIC CONSEQUENCES • May get reprimanded by teacher for interrupting • Could become discouraged if it happens repeatedly INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: Brain Balance Colorado Brain Balance www.brainbalancecolorado.com Sources: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_signs_symptoms.htm http://phys.org/news115317972.html http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/adhd.htm