Anxious to Learn? Think Again

Anxious to Learn? Think Again

So if my kid has learning differences, why didn’t the school notice?

Why Smart Neurodivergent Learners Fall through the Cracks

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Ann
Apr 07, 2026
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As I’ve mentioned before, my anxious learners have a history of school success. Their strong academic intelligence can mask learning barriers, such as ADHD, slow processing, OCD, and perfectionism, so teachers don’t suspect a problem.

Actually, there isn’t a problem - yet. When a learner is performing at or above grade level in the foundational skills ta…

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