For most students in the United States, school has either already begun or will be underway soon. Though no group is immune to the back-to-school jitters, students with ADHD can feel especially anxious and uncertain during the first days of class.

According to an Aug. 21 article in the Donthan (Ala.) Eagle, students with ADHD should get a lot of help from their school:

Carol Cunningham, director of exceptional student services for Dothan City Schools, said parent conferences are scheduled when potential ADHD behaviors emerge. Once confirmed, action plans are created, including special education resources, curriculum modifications, or consultations with outside experts.

A district committee addresses problems impacting student academics and behavior, creating strategies and interventions to follow for a minimum eight weeks with periodic reviews and changes, Cunningham said.

"We provide the services and the support they need to be successful in their educational careers," she said.

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