• Rajeswari S
• Dr.Kamala S

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common and complex early-onset neuropsychiatric/developmental and behavioral disorder. The present study aimed to conduct a pilot study to identify the prevalence of ADHD among schoolchildren in selected schools in Cuddalore. The study subjects were selected by convenient sampling technique, among 63 children aged 8-12 years,12 children identified with ADHD. 66.6% of Children had poor academic performance, and 75% of boys and 25% of girls had learning difficulties. It revealed that at all year levels students with ADHD have significantly lower levels of academic achievement than their peers.

ADHD, Prevalence of ADHD, Academic performance

"Prevalence Of ADHD Among School Children- a Pilot Study Report", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no.e423-e425, December-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2212458.pdf

"Prevalence Of ADHD Among School Children- a Pilot Study Report", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no. ppe423-e425, December-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2212458.pdf