Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity in the Academic Cycle: An Integrative Review on Study Techniques that Favor Learning

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological condition that begins to manifest itself in childhood and continues to affect the individual throughout development. It is associated with a series of hyperactive and impulsive behaviors that are observed daily by those who live with people affected by this disorder. The predominant symptoms are inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity, which have widespread impacts on the daily lives of individuals with the disorder. The present work consists of an integrative review, which aims to discuss study techniques that favor learning in the academic cycle for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, through considerations about it and its impact on academic life. . This is an integrative review, in which basic, qualitative, exploratory and bibliographic research was carried out in the following databases: Pubmed, MedlinePlus, Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo – Scientific Electronic Library Online) and Google Scholar. Learning strategies are methods that students use to build knowledge, aiming to facilitate the acquisition and storage of information. These techniques can be grouped into three main categories, namely: Cognitive Strategies, which include rehearsal, elaboration and organization of information; Metacognitive Strategies, which involve planning, monitoring and regulating the learning process itself; Resource Management or Affective Strategies, which deal with time management, study environment, effort and seeking external support. In short, learning strategies, which encompass cognitive, metacognitive and affective aspects, play an essential role in the educational process, providing students with tools to acquire knowledge in an effective and autonomous way. However, the effectiveness of these strategies depends on psychological and motivational factors, and educators play a crucial role in encouraging the development of these skills, promoting self-regulation and critical thinking. Therefore, mastering these strategies empowers students to become successful, autonomous learners throughout their lives.