ADHD in Public Elementary School
Both of my sons were labeled as having ADHD or being “special needs” during their school years. From senior kindergarten through grade five, teachers and principals repeatedly tried to convince us that placing them in a “special” school would be in their best interest. Why? Because, as they put it, the school didn’t have the “right resources.” But what exactly are the “right” resources? Couldn’t that mean assigning a teacher, assistant, or even a trainee to spend a little extra time reviewing homework with them or reading a book together? That kind of attention could have encouraged and motivated them...
