I need some advice

Posted in

Ok, I will try to explain this. My son is ADHD he is 6 yrs old 7 in Jan. He is a handful he is on meds.He has an IEP and does ok in school for the most part (he has his good and bad days ). The first grade teacher he got this year(I havent met her yet) is known for impatience with the children. My friends child had her and she wanted him in a refrigerator box to eliminate distractions. I have heard alot of bad things about her from other parents whose children have been in her class. I know my son can be alot to handle at times and the harder you are on him the more he resists. Im at a loss here should I try and change teachers or go with the flow and hope for the best?

You must be a member of this group to post a reply.

Parent Replies to "I need some advice"

View 21 replies: Newest-Oldest, Oldest-Newest
Display all replies

a refrigerator box? that is insane, that teacher definitely needs some training on adhd, but a child that does not have adhd should not be treated that way, we had an incident when our 6 yr old grandson was in pre-k, before he was diagnosed with adhd, the day before the valentines day party, he brought a note home from his teacher saying that he had been unruly and uncooperative that day, so he would have to sit out of the party and she sent his valentines that we had bought for the kids back home, I was very angry, he already had very low self esteem and to make him sit-out of the party would have been devasting, i simply worte her a letter(too angry to face her) explaining his problems(which she should have known) and what "sitting out of the party" would not accomplish, told her that I would appreciate it if she would allow him to distribute the valentines that we had already purchased to his classmates and that I would pick him up from school before the party, I did this and he came home with valentines from classmates, candy and cake from the party, so what were her intentions? I think I may have helped her understand better, I hope so, we didn't have this problem again

Excuse me ..I would have someones behind if they ever threaten my child with placing them in any box..Wouldn't even be A worry with their job,My Husband would be getting me out of jail..Adhd is A medical problem .I'd have my child removed from that class and yes it can be done before any problem arises.You really need to speak with prin. And tell him or her know of your concerns and your childs condition AsAp
That teacher should not be allowed to teach any child...That school should be reported to the BOE ASAP. My Opinion !!
Best of Luck..
Mom of A ADHA child who's been there not once but twice...
E-Mail if you'd like.
lady707@gmail.com

You can ask to have him change teachers if you find that there is not a good fit. Otherwise, without a reason, i.e. time to see a reason, administration may be hard pressed to move based on reviews from other parents.

Also, I suggest for next year to write a short letter to the principal outlining the type of teacher that would be a good fit for your son. If you do not get what you want then you can request a change earlier.

Melissa

Truly shocking. I hope you share this information (without sharing your friend's name) with the principal, because she needs to ensure that this teacher receives training on ADHD or finds another profession. There are undoubtedly children in pain in her classroom because of her ignorance, and they may not have the wonderful parental advocate that your child has. One must ask whether the teacher is violating the law (IDEA; ADA) by denying children with ADHD the right to go on a field trip with their classmates. See www.wrightslaw.com, a website on special education law, written for parents. Hope you will encourage your friend to speak up for her child, as you are for yours.

She actuly said it to a friend of mine about her child. She also would not let him or the 2 other adhd kids go on the class field trip even though my friend offered to take the day off from work to go with them. She had said all this to me before when her child was in the class however she didnt tell me the teachers name and when I said the teacher that my child had she informed me that it was the same teacher. I have heard information regarding this teacher from other parents also. That she was mean ,impaitent and she couldnt deal with the regular first graders.

Return to group discussion board >

1 2 3 4 5 Next >

Any contributed content above is the subjective opinion of that member or external author, and not of GreatSchools. GreatSchools does not check for accuracy in community posts or verify the contributor’s identity. If you are searching for health-related advice we strongly suggest you seek professional medical support. View our Community Guidelines for more details.