Oct 30, 2026 · 8 min · 7 segments
*Note: This episode first aired in September 2025.* ADHD affects about 1 in 11 children. An expert shares how parents can recognize the signs and support success in and out of the classroom. Read the…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, affects about 11% of children in the United States, and one of the biggest areas it shows up in is school.
As expert Dr. Jenny Radesky, a developmental behavioral pediatrician at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital explains it, quote, ADHD simply means a child's brain processes information differently.
Kids with ADHD often think in a, quote, lantern way where they notice lots of things at once.
But school usually asks them to think like a flashlight, focusing on just one thing at a time, like a math worksheet, end quote.
This mismatch can sometimes lead to academic struggles and social challenges.
Dr. Radesky says that kids with ADHD are often creative, curious, and full of ideas.
She goes on, quote, but without the right support, they might start feeling like something's wrong with them.
They may avoid school, feel frustrated, or lose confidence in their ability to learn, end quote.
Dr. Rudusky explains the signs of spotting ADHD in children, what steps you can take, and how you can support them through common school challenges.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, affects about 11% of children in the United States, and one of the biggest areas it shows up in is school.
As expert Dr. Jenny Radesky, a developmental behavioral pediatrician at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital explains it, quote, ADHD simply means a child's brain processes information differently.
Kids with ADHD often think in a, quote, lantern way where they notice lots of things at once.
But school usually asks them to think like a flashlight, focusing on just one thing at a time, like a math worksheet, end quote.
This mismatch can sometimes lead to academic struggles and social challenges.
Dr. Radesky says that kids with ADHD are often creative, curious, and full of ideas.
She goes on, quote, but without the right support, they might start feeling like something's wrong with them.
They may avoid school, feel frustrated, or lose confidence in their ability to learn, end quote.
Dr. Rudusky explains the signs of spotting ADHD in children, what steps you can take, and how you can support them through common school challenges.
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