• You might interrupt or answer out of turn
• You might not be able to take good notes
• You might have trouble with commands or instructions

• You might have trouble concentrating
• You might not be attentive to details, or make little mistakes
• You might forget things, even to turn in your homework

You might need help learning,
and determining your preferred learning style

• Simplify instructions down to a basic one or two, and build from there.  Verify these with your teacher, or
• Ask your teacher to break down assignments into steps for you to follow

To contribute in class
Answering out of turn, or interrupting the class or teachers is normal for ADHD, but it is best to remember that you are trying to learn

• Write your question or comment down on paper before speaking
• Practice raising your hand before volunteering
• Refer to our Guide on Classroom Learning

To take good notes is task for all students. 
These techniques may give you an advantage:

• Bring a tape recorder to class
• Study with a classmate taking the same class
• Refer to our Guide on Taking Notes in Lectures
• With ADHD, lecture is not the best form of learning.  Ask your teacher for a printed summary of the lecture, or alternative methods to get the same information

• Find a quiet place in your home, to avoid distraction such as movement and noise of your family, pets, TV, telephones, music, etc.
• If space in your home is limited, your parents or tutor may find space in a library, religious structure, neighbor's house, or other sympathetic place
• Special "headsets" can block out noise and help you focus
• get into a routine, a consistent time you study
• Refer to our Guide on Concentration

To help you remember:

• Develop routines/habits! 
  For example, before going to school, organize your schoolwork in the same way each day.  Have some one help you begin to establish this pattern
• Keep you assignments in the same pocket of your backpack.  Tell your teacher about it
• Keep a list of things to remember in a pocket of your backpack.

To help with details

• Review your homework
  with your parents, a classmate, a tutor
• use grammar and spell checkers regularly for computer work

Remember that making mistakes, or overlooking details, is not for lack of intelligence, but rather a sign of impatience, a characteristic of this condition.

Patience is a challenge for those with ADHD.
If you are feeling angry, discouraged, or frustrated over your progress, find some support.  All learning involves family, teachers, professionals, classmates, as well as ourselves.  We all need patience.  Their messages should be steady and consistent, but try to understand if they aren't always so.