Socio-demographic determinants and impact on academic performance of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in school children in Benin City, Nigeria.

Amuabunos, AE; Ofovwe, GE; Ibadin, OM

doi:10.4314/smj2.v13i3.64844

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“…The overall rate of having to repeat a class for individuals with ADHD in this study was higher than students without ADHD. Various studies have also reported higher rates of repeating a class and poor academic performance in students with ADHD (Ambuabunos, Ofovwe, & Ibadin, 2010; Daley & Birchwood, 2010). ADHD is associated with impaired academic functioning, a higher risk of placement in special education classrooms, school failure, and dropout (DuPaul, 2007) which frequently signifies a chronic course that is viewed as a lifelong disorder requiring developmental and academic intervention (DuPaul, 2007).…”

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