“ Knowing I had ADHD didn’t change my life much. “, begins the 13-year-old boy, who prefers to remain anonymous. Student in 4e At Vauban college in Givethe was diagnosed ADHD Last year. “ I am dyslexic and dysorthographic with hyperactivity. »
For him, the most complicated thing is “ to stay focused. I also have difficulty understanding certain lessons, especially English and French. Mathematics is okay “. An acronym which certainly did not change much in his life but which made it possible to adapt his lessons. “ In history and geography, I have blank dictations and sometimes a little more time to complete the exercises », says the teenager.
Concentration is what gives him the most problems. And even if the diagnosis is made, he sometimes receives comments. “ Sometimes teachers tell me that I’m lazy, too crazy. »
More and more numerous
Like him, more and more children are diagnosed with ADHD, attention disorders which sometimes manifest themselves by a lack of attention, concentration, great spontaneity, etc.
Knowing I had ADHD didn’t change my life much.
“ It’s different for every childdetails Pauline Riès, the school nurse of the establishment at the origin of the event. It is important to raise awareness of this term ADHD. Professionals, parents and students must know what it means, because now in all establishments there are students diagnosed. »
At the Vauban school campus alone, eight students are recognized as having ADHD and around fifty with ADD. “ Everyone played the game during the event, the students came with orange clothing, the plastic arts teacher had orange crepe paper that she distributed to the students, smiles Pauline Riès. The sports teachers lent orange bibs and drew the letters ADHD on the floor. »
