Difficulty with schoolwork
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Difficulty with schoolwork is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of one condition: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
For kids diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Difficulty with schoolwork is one of three symptoms related to Difficulty Completing Tasks according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Difficulty Completing Tasks among kids with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are:
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Difficulty with schoolwork
When parents mention Difficulty with schoolwork they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Low grades in school | Often | 11 mentions |
| Difficulty focusing in school | Often | 3 mentions |
| Hyperactivity | Often | 2 mentions |
| Agitation | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Angry behavior | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Compulsive behavior | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Day dreaming | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Difficulty focusing on homework | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Difficulty focusing or concentrating | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Difficulty following directions | Sometimes | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Difficulty with schoolwork
How common is Difficulty with schoolwork?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 39.55% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Difficulty with schoolwork.
Percentage of kids with Difficulty with schoolwork by year of age
This is based on a survey of 536 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Difficulty with schoolwork “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 7% | 32 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 13% | 57 mentions |
| Weekly | 20% | 88 mentions |
| Monthly | 11% | 49 mentions |
| Annually | 5% | 22 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 12% | 52 mentions |
| Once | 0% | 2 mentions |
| Never | 33% | 149 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 12% | 64 mentions |
| Severe | 11% | 61 mentions |
| Moderate | 16% | 87 mentions |
| Mild | 15% | 82 mentions |
| Not at All | 45% | 242 mentions |