Impact of Attention Deficit Disorder on Academic Performance of Children Santosh B.R1, Rachana N2 1Associate Professor, School of Management, Manipal Academy of Higher Education(MAHE)Manipal, Karnataka, India 2Research Scholar, School of Management, REVA University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India Online published on 6 April, 2019. Abstract Occasionally we all struggle to concentrate for a period of time, to sit still, focus on a particular activity, and have mood swings and social problems. At times we go out of control, unable to subdue our impulses. But children suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) wrestle with these conditions every day. With the help of appropriate diagnosis and parent/teacher intervention this disorder can be out grown. Objective The main objective of this study is to examine the prevalent conditions and indicators of ADD in children of the age group 6–13 years and how ADD factors and traits have an impact on the academics of the students. Method Primary data was collected using a questionnaire distributed to parents and teachers. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS and Smart PLS. Results The result of the study revealed that boys are generally more affected than girls in number. Further, the result revealed that there is an inverse relationship between ADD and academic performance. Conclusion There is no doubt that if ADD symptoms are prevailing for a period of time one has to seek medical professional help. However, just medical attention may not be the solution to overcome ADD, teachers and parents have a significant role to play. Educating parents and teachers can lead to better parenting and teaching methods, which would improve the condition of children. Top Keywords Attention Deficit Disorder, Parents and Teachers Interventions, Academic performance, Preschool children. Top |