Attention-deficit disorder

The precocious child’s wide range of interests often causes adults to believe he or she is hyperactive, has an attention-deficit disorder and is easily distracted.

Capturing kids’ attention presents too many challenges these days, with their attention-deficit disorders, depression, obesity, alcohol and drug abuse, undisciplined behavior, guns, absentee and unemployed parents, et cetera.

Hermsford, who has learning disabilities and was inspired to become a teacher by some close mentoring relationships she had with her own teachers growing up, said she has been most impressed how teachers in her classroom have addressed students with needs like attention-deficit disorder through tools such as standing desks.