ADHD and Academic Achievement: A Survey Study on the Impact of ADHD on Student Performance

Atnu Pal; Dr. Arpana Sinha

doi:10.71126/5f1vpj65

Authors

Atnu Pal Research Scholar, University Department of Botany, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Morabadi, Ranchi, Jharkhand Author
Dr. Arpana Sinha Assistant Professor, University Department of Botany, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Morabadi, Ranchi, Jharkhand Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71126/5f1vpj65

Abstract

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the primary neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts children and adolescents globally. The present study investigates through quantitative survey methods how ADHD affects academically the students. The population surveyed included 200 students, of which 100 had ADHD and the other 100 did not. The academic performance evaluation resulted in much higher grades in the case of not ADHD diagnosed students, better attendance, more completed assignments, and taking part in class discussions. Inattention and impulsivity, the main ADHD symptoms, have been pointed out to severely impede the learning process and hence to be detrimental to the quality of education. Hence, the paper notifies that the school system should adopt a multi-faceted treatment comprised of behavior therapy, individualized education plans, and early detection of ADHD for better academic performance outcomes.

Keywords: impulsivity, inattention, education, student performance, ADHD, and academic success.