High school students diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may only be a click away from a helpful alternative option. Insight Schools, a national recognized network of tuition-free online public high schools, finds many of its students diagnosed with the disorder are thriving in its personalized, flexible learning environment.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2.4 million children between the age group 12 and 17 years have ADHD, and the diagnosis of the disorder in that age group increased an average of 3 percent per year from 1997 to 2006. Dr. Russell Barkley reports in the book 'Taking Charge of ADHD' that 21 percent of teens with ADHD skip school on a regular basis, 35 percent drop out before finishing high school and 50 percent experience sleep problems.

Students with the disorder enrolled at Insight have found many of these problems are relieved with online education. Insight students are able to work at their own pace, overcome distractions and receive more one-on-one attention.

Neil Peterson, founder of the Edge Foundation agrees that online learning could be a great option for teens with ADHD. Edge Foundation is an organization committed to provide professional coaches for students with ADHD.

Peterson said that many students with ADHD have a substantial lack of focus and inability to complete tasks. The online learning model provides something for the interactive and the auditory. Peterson also said over 50 percent of students who hav ADHD go undiagnosed; it is important that those with the symptoms get a screening test and also pursue the right learning path for them.

Colin DiPaola, 18, a student of Insight School of Colorado, was diagnosed with ADHD in 2008. He attended a brick and mortar school and felt it was a self-esteem killer. He then entered at Insight and the flexible schedule has helped him a lot. Dipaola said some days, he wake up and gets studies done at 6 a.m. and other times he gets it done late at night.

Online education continues to grow, with more than 1 million U.S. students taking all or part of their K-12 education online. Students with ADHD could discover that online learning is a good option. For more information about Insight Schools, visit www.insightschools.net.