How did your BASIS kid with ADHD do after a few years?

[Anonymous]

We are considering BASIS for our child with ADHD. She is a math and science type, but we are worried about how she will handle the homework and organizational demands. She says she wants the challenge, but she is worried about the workload. Any success stories? For those of you with kids who have made it through a few years, how did you handle homework? Did your DC have time for extra-curriculars? Is your DC worse for the wear? Would you do it again?

For those that left, where did you go and how did things change for your DC.

I want to support her choice, but also be realistic given that she has never experienced hours of homework after a demanding school day.

TIA!

[Anonymous]

My DC has moderate ADHD and a couple other issues. Has done fine (now in high school) but does just one extra curricular.

But every kid with ADHD is different -- and many have struggled there. It's hard to predict.

I don't find that DC has ever had more than 90-120 minutes of homework 4-5 days a week. Sometimes more at exam time. There are not many long-term projects or assignments, which I think is good for my DC.

The most important thing is to figure out an organizational system that works -- and stay on top of it. E.g. during middle school I would work with DC to file papers/study materials away for future reference every 2-4 weeks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DC has moderate ADHD and a couple other issues. Has done fine (now in high school) but does just one extra curricular.

But every kid with ADHD is different -- and many have struggled there. It's hard to predict.

I don't find that DC has ever had more than 90-120 minutes of homework 4-5 days a week. Sometimes more at exam time. There are not many long-term projects or assignments, which I think is good for my DC.

The most important thing is to figure out an organizational system that works -- and stay on top of it. E.g. during middle school I would work with DC to file papers/study materials away for future reference every 2-4 weeks.

Thanks for your response. Were his teachers willing to give your DC notes from class or otherwise accommodate him/her?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DC has moderate ADHD and a couple other issues. Has done fine (now in high school) but does just one extra curricular.

But every kid with ADHD is different -- and many have struggled there. It's hard to predict.

I don't find that DC has ever had more than 90-120 minutes of homework 4-5 days a week. Sometimes more at exam time. There are not many long-term projects or assignments, which I think is good for my DC.

The most important thing is to figure out an organizational system that works -- and stay on top of it. E.g. during middle school I would work with DC to file papers/study materials away for future reference every 2-4 weeks.

Thanks for your response. Were his teachers willing to give your DC notes from class or otherwise accommodate him/her?


For the most part - some teachers are better than others, and a couple teachers have needed reminders or meetings to get on the program. Notes are not one of the accommodations my DC needs or gets - but DC has extra time for testing, use of a calculator for math (tests and homework).

However my DC has an IEP and I'm a pretty aggressive advocate. I've heard things can be bumpier for students with "only" 504 plans - no personal experience though.

[Anonymous]

Bump for me!

[Anonymous]

My kid with ADHD is doing pretty well. His grades range from pretty darn good to just OK, but I don't think that's because he has ADHD. I think he's just a stronger student in some subjects than others. Most of the teachers have been really good about sticking to the required accommodations. The learning specialists have been fantastic.

[Anonymous]

If her executive functioning is good and she has an IEP to get her the things she needs (the school is great with IEPs for the most part, but not 504s), she will probably do well. If she has a 504 or nothing official at all and executive functioning is iffy, it will probably not be an easy road. It is important to note that the Exceptional Stident Advocacy person just left over the summer.