Collaborating with Teachers

Encourage open communication with your child’s school to create a
supportive environment. Request a meeting to discuss your child’s needs and explore options like 504 Plans or Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to formalize accommodations.
Why Accommodations Matter
Accommodations aren’t about giving a child an unfair advantage but
about leveling the playing field. With the right support in place, children with ADHD can focus on their strengths and build skills to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

 

 

1. Preferential Seating
• Request seating away from distractions, such as near the
teacher or at the front of the classroom.

2. Extended Time
• Encourage teachers to allow extra time for tests, assignments,
and transitions.

3. Frequent Breaks
• Suggest incorporating short breaks during lessons to help your
child reset and refocus.

4. Alternative Testing Formats
• Advocate for accommodations like oral exams, shorter
assignments, or allowing answers to be dictated.

5. Visual and Verbal Reminders
• Request the use of reminders like written directions, sticky
notes, or gentle verbal cues to keep your child on track.

6. Fidgets and Movement
• Encourage the use of sensory tools, like stress balls or fidget
spinners, to help with focus during lessons.

7. Consistent Routines
• Work with the teacher to establish a predictable classroom
routines, reducing anxiety, and helping your child feel secure.

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