Jeanette
Thank you so much for your kind words. This list was put together with the help of high school students so it really reflects how they feel.
Thanks again and when you forward it to the school, please let them know where it came from so they can stop by for more information about ADHD.
Eileen
I am taking care of my nephew who is now 15 years old and having problems in High school he was recently suspended and school just started. I will us this 12 steps to help with his 504 plan revision. Is been a struggle elementary, middle and now highschool. I need to find out what words for Deontaye. Wish me luck Wendy Baltimore City
I have 3 sons 2 with ADHD and one with ADD. My son with ADD has had the most difficult time in school and I literally just scheduled an appointment with his teachers and counselor for this friday (it's his first year of High school). He is already struggling and we are trying to fingure out a plan for him. This list of "things" is the best thing I've read to help explain to his teacher everything he is feeling and that he goes through. THANK YOU SO MUCH! .... I am taking it with me Friday.
Chicago Mom
This list brought tears to my eyes. I have two daugthers that are both ADHD. While one is very driven to acheive, the young one is having a horrible time. She just started high school in August and has already received lunch detentions, almost had an in school suspension, has been late to classes several times, forgets or can't find her homework. I will be saving this list and forwarding it to her teachers. I couldn't have come up with better words to describe how she feels.
When a child with ADHD is not impulsive, is paying attention, is not forgetting anything and is basically on task it means that they are working very hard. You may not notice it because it doesn't seem extraordinary to you. I have watched my son struggle to do a good job and it takes much more effort than most people realize. I wish the teachers recognized that effort.
Eileen Thank you for this article my daughter has struggled this year so much shes in 9th grade. You have me in tears. I knew all these things..... I have fought hard for her in grade school and was always amazed how little teachers understand the need for structure. My daughter shuts down when she is called out infront of people. She is mortified if another student is called upon to help her. My daughters biggest struggle is organization, forgetting things and losing or not turning things in... You have reminded me that I have gotten caught up with all the details of the problem and forgot how wonderful she is- She works so hard and she does shut down --She is a teenager with hormones and so much stress. Yes it is really hard on the parents, but this article has refocused me back to how incredibly hard it is on her. Throughout all her issues with school and upcoming summer school she is still (away from school) the happiest kid I know. Thank you and I will be passing this on to her teachers
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That is the most terrific article about ADHD I have ever read it is so to the point. I am an adult with ADHD and did not understand until my son was diagnosed. I am forwarding a copy to his school.
Thanks,
Jeannette