Little Miss Diagnosis: Girls with ADHD
Barbara sits quietly at her desk in second grade. She isn't talking and she isn't acting out. She also isn't learning anything. Her inattention and inability to focus is apparent every time her teacher asks her a question, which isn't very often. Teachers like interaction; they tend to shy away from vacuous stares. Kids like Barbara are often overlooked in the classroom, passed over in favor of the kids who are able to "keep up" with what's going on.
