MHM Magazine

16 | MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS | Issu3 2 | 2022 MHM Often children with ADHD struggle academically and their school results may not reflect their true potential. Parents might indicate that they feel their child is extremely intelligent but isn’t passing or coping well with schoolwork. Furthermore, schoolwork and homework also increase in quantity and difficulty as children progress through grades. When a parent or teacher feels the child is not matching their potential academically, despite being treated for ADHD or if there are concerns about learning ability, an educational assessment is often recommended. This assessment can help in determining whether there are other challenges, By Claire Tobin Psychometrist at Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation Cape Town THE ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH ADHD