You will have more leverage with school administrators if you work with other parents of students with ADHD.
and may flunk the course — you’re more likely to set things right if you have a strong alliance with his teachers. In most cases, teachers are like you: They want to do a good job, they give it their best, and they want to feel appreciated. So if they feel under attack by parents, they become defensive and brush off your requests as “unreasonable.”Convey empathy about the difficult spot teachers are in.
Here’s a good script to follow: Say, “I know how backed up you are, and I appreciate all you and the school staff do for my son. But he seems to be falling further behind, and I know you are concerned, too. I hate to put additional pressure on you, but how can we get the testing going? Perhaps I can get some of the testing done in the community. It’s expensive, though. What do you suggest?”Join the PTA — and get to know the school staff. Talk with parents who have children with similar needs.
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