In ADHD, the key clinical issue is individual performance vs. demands of the environment.

Top Ten Things Teachers Do That Drive People with ADHD Crazy

10. No sense of humor--fails to appreciate my witty comments, one-liners, funny noises, etc.
9. Insists we "show all work" on every math problem, no matter how butt-simple.
8. Every time there is a disturbance, looks at ME first, no matter who actually did it.
7. Complains constantly how bad my handwriting is, but always wants me to write MORE--more details, more explanations, or whatever.
6. Acts like not turning in homework is a moral transgression.
5. Even though the book says "fill in the blank," teacher makes us write the whole sentence. And there are fifty.
4. Embarrasses me if I missed something and have to ask.
3. Always telling me to do something I cannot do, like sit still.
2. Acts surprised every time I get something right.
1. Boring, boring, BORING!

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