Use this sample letter to start the year off right with your child's teacher.
by Ellen Kingsley
Dear Teacher:
My child has been diagnosed as having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
As a parent, I expect my child to behave in an acceptable manner at school and anywhere else. However, I have had to recognize that certain behaviors are characteristic of ADHD. Some of these behaviors may be inconvenient or unexpected, but they are not necessarily unacceptable or "bad." They are simply different.
My child's learning style may also be different from that of the other students in the classroom. Again, this is not a bad thing. It is simply a difference.
Please keep these differences in mind as you teach my child. Correct when you must, and please accommodate—or tolerate—when you can. You may find this chart, prepared by ADDitude magazine, on suggested classroom accommodations helpful. Please contact me if there are any questions or problems. If you like, I can provide you with more specific information about ADHD and my child.
Thank you.