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ADHD impacts students differently

ADHD impacts students differently

Nile Jean '24, Staff Writer November 1, 2022

 You sit through an hour-long lecture about soil PH or something. You are unable to focus on the incomprehensible babble of your teacher, who seems to always talk in an annoyingly monotonous tone. Head...

ADHD is the most well researched neurodevelopmental disorder. Many people often go undiagnosed. Those diagnosed with ADHD often take medication and receive treatment. Both children and adults can have ADHD.

Do the research: there is more to ADHD than you think

Anna Diorio '23, Staff Writer March 19, 2021

“People just use ADHD as an excuse for bad behavior.” “I thought I raised you right.” “You focus on video games too much to have ADHD.” “How could you forget about that?” “Stop moving...

Girls need proper ADHD diagnosis

Girls need proper ADHD diagnosis

Eloise Ahl ’21 December 5, 2018

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects all ages and both genders. It is more commonly diagnosed in kids aged four through 17, mainly because it becomes noticeable in...

The Fidgeting has to stop

The Fidgeting has to stop

June 14, 2017

Max Appell ’18 I’m here to express my issues with the next trend spreading rapidly across the country: the fidget spinner. These little plastic devices were made to help people who have trouble...

Fidget spinners continue to entertain Westport students

Fidget spinners continue to entertain Westport students

April 17, 2017

  By Izzy Connors '18 A fidget device, known as a ‘spinner’, has gained tremendous popularity with students throughout the Westport Public Schools. Students from elementary school to high...

Public library showcases renowned advocate for students with ADHD

Public library showcases renowned advocate for students with ADHD

January 27, 2017

By: Christoph Russi In November, the Westport Public Library and Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, a national advocacy group founded in Westport, sponsored a talk by Robert Tudisco “Understanding...

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