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ADHD's Effects in Child Development Steele 2.
many other symptoms that make school difficult. Sitting still for long periods of time are an everyday part of school. Hyperactivity can make this almost impossible. The last thing a child with ADHD wants to do is sit still all day. They would much rather be outside playing and running around, or talking to their friends about what they're going to do later. Studies also show that children with this disorder "have significantly lower math and reading scores on standardized tests" than children without ADHD (Coile, 2014. Para 6). Another problem for these children is they are held back more often, which can lead to other educational and social problems. .
ADHD not only causes children to have problems academically, but also impacts their social skills. It is sometimes difficult for children with this disorder to make friends for a number of reasons. Children "with ADHD often don't notice how their behavior affects other people" (Morin, 2014. Para 2). These children have a hard time reading body language and facial expressions. Also, in some situations they speak too much, or don't speak enough. They have problems with interrupting others, and this can in turn make other children angry with them. ADHD children also usually have problems with self-control, and tend to overreact in certain situations. When they become angry, they sometimes resort to physically attacking the person they are upset with instead of trying to talk it out in a non-violent way. Other children see this and believe it could also happen to them, so they try to stay away from them. During conversations, females with this disorder "tend to be bossy and domineering or inattentive and shy" (Hefley, 2011. Para 6), whereas males with ADHD seem to be argumentative and sometimes even stand-offish.
