St. John's Military School offers creative solutions for students with ADHD

[Melissa McCoy]

The faculty and staff at St. John’s Military School in Salina, Kansas have adopted creative solutions to helping boys with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) learn in an environment that best meets their educational needs. The individualized attention, structured routine, and emphasis on physical activity that are the foundation of the St. John’s environment, have made the school an ideal place of learning for boys with ADHD. With a proven technique for transforming reticent boys into strong leaders, an increasing number of parents whose sons struggle with the educational and social complications of ADHD are turning to St. John’s to help their sons build confidence and establish a foundation for success. 

ADHD is most often diagnosed in male children. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), from 2012 – 2014, 14.1 percent of boys ages 5-17 were diagnosed with ADHD, compared to only 6.2 percent of girls. While boys with ADHD tend to exhibit more externally-focused symptoms, such as demonstrating hyperactive tendencies, in general symptoms of ADHD include trouble concentrating, staying organized, and remembering details.

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