Talking to your child's teacher
ADHD can have an impact on your child's academic development and performance. As part of a total treatment program, you and your child's teacher can work together to create an environment where your child can receive the best education possible.
Set up a meeting about ADHD
Setting up a discussion meeting with your child's teacher to discuss ADHD creates an environment where both of you can focus on your child. Here are some strategies for ADHD that you can ask your child's teacher to put in place to help your child succeed in the classroom.
At your next parent/teacher meeting, ask:
- "Can my child be moved to the front of the class to eliminate any classroom distractions?"
- "Can my child (and I) receive frequent feedback on his/her assignments and tests, to make us all aware of the areas that need improvement?"
- "Can I work with you to create a planning routine for my child? Can I ask you to review my child's lists, calendars, and charts, so that we can all have the same expectations?"
- "Are there ways to engage my child in classroom discussions, so that my child feels like he/she is actually participating in the learning process?"
- "Can my child have a textbook that allows him/her to highlight the appropriate text?"
- "Can you let me know if any of these suggestions (specifically, which ones) have helped to improve my child's attention and focus in the classroom?"
Follow up with teachers
Once you have set some initial plans, set up follow-up meetings every few weeks or so, to check on your child's progress. These are just a few ideas. Together, you and your child's teacher can brainstorm some additional ways to improve the classroom situation for your child.
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