ADHD School Help: Working with Teachers

Getting ADHD school help, information, and accommodations for children with attention deficit and learning disabilities like dyslexia

• Saving My Kids from School
  Kids should discover, not ignore, their talents in the classroom,... "There seems to be no other choice." »
• How to Team Up with Your Child's Teacher
  Establish trust with the school teacher of your ADHD child,... more »
• Get the Most from Special-Education Meetings
  When meeting with the school about your child's ADHD or... more »
• The Home/School Checklist: Helping Teachers Help Your ADHD Child
  Using a home/school checklist gives parents and teachers an easy... more »
• ADHD in Middle School Survival Guide
  Help your attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) child succeed --... more »
• ADHD School Help: Working with the Teacher
  A realistic game plan so parents can set up school... more »
• Introducing Your ADHD Child to His Teacher and Securing ADHD Accommodations
  A sample letter you can use to introduce your child... more »
• How to Get ADHD Accommodations at School
  Start collaborating with teachers and school administrators on ADHD accommodations... more »

• Putting a Stop to Bullying
  My 12-year-old, who has ADHD, is being bullied at school... How to step in »
• Can the School Withhold My Child's Records?
  My son's high school teachers don't always follow his IEP... Access denied! »
• Reading, Writing, and Reconnecting to Start a Successful Year
  Sure, IEPs are important for kids with attention deficit. But... Paint a more complete picture »

• When Your ADHD Child's School Won't Cooperate
  My attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) son’s doctor sent a... more »
• How Should My Daughter's School Help Improve Her Working Memory?
  "My daughter scored low on a working memory test and... more »
• Understanding No Child Left Behind
  "I suspect my younger son has ADHD and dyslexia, but... more »
• Monitoring School Progress for Your ADHD Child
  How can I better monitor my ADHD son's IEP?... more »
• ADHD at School: Convincing the Teacher
  "Why isn't our daughter's teacher picking up on her ADD?"... more »
• A Fair Grade
  "Should we start our ADHD daughter in kindergarten or first... more »
• Losing School Supplies
  "My son frequently loses his pens and pencils, but his... more »
• Difficulties with Reading Skills
  "I have an eight-year-old with ADD who struggles with reading... more »
• Wants To Be A High School ADHD Coach
  "Where can I get information to help me better coach... more »
• 504 Plans In Different States
  "We just moved to a new state, and my son’s... more »

• 5 Keys for Improving Parent-School Communication
  How to communicate better with your child's school... more »
• Back to School: Introduce Your Child with ADHD to the New Teacher
  ADDitude magazine helps parents talk to teachers and school administrators... more »
• Work With Your Child's Teacher to Get Classroom Accommodations for ADHD
  Working with teachers to get best academic accommodations to help... more »
• Sample Letters
  Use these sample letters to help craft your own request... more »
• Talking With Your Child's Teacher
  Tips for communicating with your child's school... more »
• The Back-to-School Diagnosis
  When parents, teachers, and professionals team up for an accurate... more »
• Teacher Choice
  Choosing a teacher wisely can mean big payoffs for a... more »
• Supporting the Disruptive Child
  Is the teacher reluctant to help your "disruptive child"? A... more »
• Encouraging Equality in the Classroom
  Is it unfair to other kids when those with ADHD... more »
• "Taking A.D.D. to School"
  Teaching children about ADHD and spreading awareness... more »

• Dreaming Of Starting My Own School
  Hi! I have worked with children with special needs for...
• I don't feel like the school wants to help
  My son was diagnosed with ADD in Dec. 2011. Once...
• Asked to leave Catholic School...do u tell your adhd child?
  Hi everyone...I have a question I am struggling with and...
• Reality and misconceptions about helping kids improve their social skills by Ryan Wexelblatt, MSS (Camp Sequoia Director)
  Whenever I have the opportunity to speak with fellow Camp...
• My son is against retention and I don't know what to do?
  My son just turned 8 early March and is in...
• New Here with a Few Questions RE: School Help
  Hello. My name is Siobhan and I am a 27 yr...