ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Factors to Consider in Improving Academic Performance
Under performance usually has multiple inter-locking causes, with the majority falling into the categories listed below. Assessment determines where intervention is most likely to be effective.

Why Assess Students

                         Neuropsychological Factors
Executive Dysfunctions ADHD      Writing problems & Dysgraphia

Verbal Learning Disability    Autism Asperger's

Nonverbal Learning Disability

Ability - expectation mismatch

Visual or auditory difficulties

Learning style

Special Education Advocacy Resources

                                     Lifestyle


Sleep, exercise & grades video         Is your child sleep deprived?

Overfocus on sports

Study Skills & Academic Help

Free Educational Videos Khan Academy

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Psychological Factors

Low expectations Peer Influences

Self Control

Temperament - Environment Mismatch      FAMILY DYNAMICS

Peer Social difficulties

Skill Deficits
Substance abuse
Noncompliance                                   Improper Academic Expectations
Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Anxiety                                        Depression

Learned Helplessness due to a history of failure