Video: My experience with ADHD in school

Felice finds her ADHD overwhelming at times. She shares her strategies to keep herself organized and to focus in school.

By The Understood Team

Updated December 4, 2023

Being a student with ADHD can be overwhelming at times. Listen to Felice’s story about trouble with organization and time management — and being misunderstood. She also talks about how she uses sensory toys to improve focus at school. 

Felice’s story is part of Understood’s “The Many Faces of Learning Disabilities.” For more stories, check out this collection of resources.

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