ADHA/ADD Board by Elizabeth Wallace

ADHD /ADD

lishanyu — 2025-09-30 22:14:45 UTC

I know that ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, not a disease. It mainly affects focus, attention, and self-regulation, but many students with ADHD also show creativity and strong problem-solving skills. I want to know more about how schools in Ontario decide what supports each child receives, what strategies are most effective in the classroom, and how families and teachers can work together. I also wonder about new assistive technologies for ADHD. What I found interesting is that Ontario has formal processes like IEPs and IPRCs to plan supports, and that families can access financial programs such as the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities or the Child Disability Benefit. I also learned that the Special Equipment Amount provides technology like laptops or noise-cancelling headphones to support students with ADHD.

2025-09-30 22:41:54 UTC

I’d like to know ways to support people

farhathmatheen — 2025-09-30 22:42:11 UTC

Difference between ADD and ADHD: Is it just hyperactivity

ADHD

2025-09-30 22:42:17 UTC

Myself and my son both have ADHD. So I know through lived experience the strengths and challenges it has.

I'd like to learn more about me as I had add! And would love to relate my younger self to this!

courtneywise3 — 2025-09-30 22:42:55 UTC

2025-09-30 22:42:58 UTC

I feel like I don't really know the difference between ADHD and ADD, I always assumed they were the same

2025-09-30 22:44:26 UTC

How I can support ADD or ADHD students in the classroom.

2025-09-30 22:44:26 UTC

I know that many people have ADHD

( myself included!) and need strategies to get through my days. I want to know how to be more supportive and hope to learn new tech. to support.

ADHD

2025-09-30 22:44:32 UTC

I have ADHD, but still don't fully grasp the differences between it and ADD. I'd like to get a better understanding!

What I know/What I want to know/What I learned

alyssademasibebeacua — 2025-09-30 22:45:13 UTC

What I know:

- It affects a person’s ability to focus, pay attention, and control impulses

- ADHD is not the same for everyone

- It can impact school, work and relationships.

What I want to know:

- How I can support a student with ADHD

- How does ADHD affect adults differently than children

2025-09-30 22:45:21 UTC

I want to learn the difference between ADHD and ADD.

ADHD

martinapaglialunga — 2025-09-30 22:45:32 UTC

I know ADHD is sometimes hard to deal with in a classroom and many students have it. I would love to know more about it and how to support the students in a clasroom

Liana McCormack

2025-09-30 22:46:07 UTC

What I know:

I have been diagnosed with ADHD since I was 7. It is still a daily struggle at 26. I struggle with memory, hyperactive moments where I'm overwhelmed, forgetfulness, and significant time management problems.

ADHD can present differently in boys and girls

ADHD can only be diagnosed and treated by a medical professional

2025-09-30 23:01:15 UTC

I know:

-the difference between ADD and ADHD

-difference in symptoms presented for females and males

-classroom strategies for students with AD(H)D