If you have the time it might be helpful to print out some resources on helpful suggestions for teachers dealing with ADHD students. There are some different printouts available at this website (go to Find Resources at the top of this page) and you can also find some helpful printouts at www.chadd.org Most of the printouts are brief and to the point.

For future reference, I suggest looking into two books by Sandra Rief. The one is called, "The ADHD Book of Lists" and the other one is "The ADD/ADHD Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers". They are written in an easy to read format that summarizes and highlights information, including practical suggestions for parents and teachers, that can be looked up easily. You don't have to read the entire book.

I have the inattentive ADD and in my case, it takes me longer to mentally process concepts and information and I also struggle with working memory i.e., remembering several different steps in my mind. I need to write down the steps or I will not be able to remember them all. Fortunately, I was bright enough in school that I learned to compensate most of the time and get good grades.

Explain to the teacher that she is not doing these things on purpose. Usually these children want to do well and the extra pressure to hurry up or pay more attention only makes it more difficult for them to concentrate and causes additional anxiety for them. I know because that described me. Only I didn't know I had ADD at the time.

Elaine

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