School can be a nightmare for children with ADHD. Your child is
eligible by law for special accommodations in the classroom like
extra time on tests. Talk to your child’s teachers and school
administrators about your family’s needs. An educational
advocate can help you gain accommodation. Build an educational
team for your child to include teachers, learning specialists,
and administrators. 20% to 30% of kids with ADHD also have a
learning disability like dyslexia (trouble reading). How do you
react when your child brings home a bad grade? As parents we
want our children to succeed, to do well in school. We often
measure their success in terms of a letter or number grade
because it is sometimes the only measurement available. If you
and your child's teacher have been regularly communicating, the
bad grade, whether on an …