Parents are and will always be the strongest advocates for their children.
Don’t believe all the bad news you may hear about your child from doctors, teachers or other people they spend time with. In my experience, children are not lazy, in fact, they want to succeed. Children do the best they can given their current brain state. When you hear school employees describe your child as unmotivated or “slow” to complete tasks, you might think, “Maybe they are right, I have seen this behavior too!” However, it is important to remember, with the right support in place, children can reach their fullest potential, so don’t let a few negative remarks keep you from being the strongest advocate for your child’s needs in their educational setting.
Here is an excellent reference point that Professor George DuPaul, Ph.D. stated in a recent article I read, “While it’s true that your child’s mind may work differently, he certainly has the ability to learn and succeed just like any other kid. Look at it this way — if your child was diabetic or had asthma, would you, for one single minute, hesitate to advocate for his benefit? Just as a diabetic needs insulin and an asthmatic child needs help breathing, a child with a learning difference (ADHD) needs their learning environment regulated.”
Below are a few great websites that can help you with where to start if you need support advocating for your child's educational rights.
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