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Children with ADHD or learning disabilities often struggle in school and do not enjoy learning as a result. Daily frustrations, set backs, and challenges are draining, but they can also become a self-fulfilling prophecy. To stop the negative spiral, parents can use these rules to motivate with positivity and teach their children to value the learning process.

Rick Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed.
By Rick Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed. Verified Updated on April 4, 2022
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Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) or learning disabilities (LD) face numerous challenges at school. They might forget to turn in assignments, struggle to pay attention in class, or be unable to meet deadlines. Interacting with peers can also be a nightmare for students who struggle with social skills. Low self-esteem and defiant behavior are common among students with ADHD and LD.

Parents of these children can be just as discouraged by these issues. The daily frustrations, set backs, and challenges are draining and can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Additionally, parent-child relationships suffer when tensions run high. To stop the negative spiral, parents can use these expert rules to motivate with positivity and to teach their children to value the learning process.

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