Children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face difficulty in classroom situations due to their lessened ability to learn by conventional methods. Children with ADHD excel in some tasks, but perform poorly in others because of differences in the ways that their brains acquire and retain information. Slower learning pace, memory issues, decreased motor skills, and lack of sustained focus contribute to lower academic functioning within the ADHD population. Ability is not decreased, however, and considerations can be made to ensure that the quality of education for children with ADHD is as high as for typical developmental (td) children.