Teaching a child with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) can
be a difficult task. Many schools have identified the
problem and addressed the issue because substantial
developments have been made to recognize the problem.
However there are still some schools lagging behind.
Unfortunately these schools are not well placed to help
individuals diagnosed with ADD.
The way ADD influences a classroom is observed well before
any individual diagnosis is completed. It may be observed
(for example) in a boy, following his classmates to snatch
their books, or in a young girl sitting in the corner and
playing with her hair, with her mind focused somewhere
else. It is usually the teacher who first recognizes that
a student is having difficulty focusing on class
activities. However identifying the problem is just the
first step, and the most difficult part is changing the
inattentive or hyperactive attitude.
Treatment of the disorder starts when everyone acknowledges
it and a diagnosis is carried out. It's important to
decide whether medical intervention is required, since that
would determine a course of treatment. There are a number
of schools, which quite inhumanly emphasize that the child
suffering from ADD be given medicines. Some schools
though, take a more logical approach and comply with the
wishes of the child's parents.
Whether your child is able to cope with the situation will
often be determined by the type of school he or she attends
and how proactive they are. In an ideal environment, your
child should attend a school that understands the
effectiveness of working together with parents, taking
stock of your particular circumstances and respecting your
decisions. Regrettably some schools lack this
open-mindedness. Communities that are small and
financially disadvantaged (compared to other communities),
have the habit of being far too conservative and are often
not able (or willing) to cater for children who have
special needs.
ADD often makes children difficult to instruct . . .
generally they are chaotic and difficult to control. For
these reasons many schools refuse to accommodate such
unruly children. Nonetheless, you need to ensure your
child is not treated as a second-class citizen.
There are certain schools who will very promptly strive to
put the child with the disorder in corrective classes, even
if the child's level of intelligence is not suitable to
that form of action. In many cases, this step is taken so
as not to disrupt normal class schedules and other
children. However, as a parent, you should not accept an
unjustified negative categorization of your child.
Finally remember that as parents it's essential that your
child knows you are always there for him or her. If any
decision taken by the Class Teacher or School Principal
disadvantages the well-being of your child, you should
discuss it with them and come-up with a plan that ensures
the very best outcomes for your child.
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Garry Macdonald & Kieran Smyth have established a website
providing little known information about attention deficit
disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD). To learn the insider secrets about ADD or ADHD, go
to http://www.adhdsecretsuncovered.com .
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