The rising cases of ADHD among children, particularly boys, has led to a need for educators to be prepared to meet their needs, as students of color are often over-disciplined and underdiagnosed, leading to a higher likelihood of being underserved by the education system.
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Why the ADHD Surge and Punishment of Black Students Could Be LinkedÂ
Black kids are misdiagnosed and over-policed, making it easy to make excuses about why we can’t teach them and why they can’t be successful. What some teachers see as disruptive […]
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Why the ADHD Surge and Punishment of Black Students Could Be Linked
by Joseph Williams What some teachers see as disruptive behavior in Black children closely tracks broader symptoms of attention-deficit disorder When a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report last […]
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The most common mental health diagnoses among teens in the US
By Ali Hickerson In January 2024, thousands of people earnestly responded to Elmo when the “Sesame Street” puppet prompted a mental health check-in on social media, asking, “How is everybody […]
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ADHD & the Black Community
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 17 million Americans of all ages, races, and gender. Many think it’s strictly a problem for kids and young adults, but it affects adults too. […]
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Keeya Vawar: Advocate, Author, Survivor
Every year, more than 300,000 young people in the United States are considered at risk of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. While national statistics are lacking, the available data shows […]