Affiliation:
1. University of Zambia, Zambia
Abstract
This chapter discusses attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as it occurs in school contexts. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood that affects primary school children. ADHD impairs the social development and academic performance of an affected child and is also associated with increased risk of low self-esteem, poor interpersonal relationships, poor school performance, and conduct problems. Symptoms of ADHD include behaviours such as excessive talking, difficulty in paying close attention to details, difficulty in organizing tasks and activities, fidgeting and an inability to remain seated. Children with ADHD are also likely to have a higher absenteeism rate and a higher risk of dropping out of school than their peers without ADHD. There are diverse views of what ADHD is and what should be done about it is not conclusive. The medical model of ADHD has been criticized in some circles as ADHD could also be understood as a cultural construct.
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