You might be wondering what ADHD is and how is it a special need? Well.....w hat is special needs? Special needs are p articular educational requirements arising from physical or intellectual disability or behavioral difficulties. Okay so what is ADHD? ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html#:~:text=ADHD%20is%20one,be%20overly%20active. Are people with ADHD considered neurodivergent? Some of the conditions that are most common among those who describe themselves as neurodivergent include: Autism spectrum disorder (this includes what was once known as Asperger's synd...