The culture of the classroom can either support or create barriers to student success (Piffner, 2011). Factors that foster attention, positive behavior, and academic and social success include establishing positive relationships with students, adopting classroom management techniques, and creating a physical arrangement that facilitates learning. It is often a positive relationship with one teacher that facilitates school success for a student with ADHD (Piffner, 2011).

The main symptoms of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. 

These can manifest in different ways: persistent fidgeting, being easily distracted or forgetful and difficulty waiting for a turn.