Posted by love2shop on March 14, 2001, at 10:49:51
I am an adult with ADD. My son who is 11 also has been diagnosed ADHD. He is beginning to have problems in school. He has ALWAYS been a straight A student, but now, in 6th grade, his grades are dropping because of his forgetfulness and disorganization. I have tried over and over again to talk with his teachers with no help. The school GRADES HIM ON ORGANIZATION!!! I am sure you have a vague idea of how frustrating that can be to an ADD child??? I am little help. I constantly "forget" to check his assignment book or make sure his work is done. I also have 2 other daughters 3 and 4 so, I can't even have him do his homework at the dining room table. I just heard about section 504. If he would qualify, would the teachers then be required to "cut him some slack" and maybe not be required to be graded on his organization? all his test scores are A's but he received low B's and C's for the first time in his life. His self esteem is plumiting and he is actually in danger of failing Math even though his test scores show a 97 average. Any help would be appreciated.
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