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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a teacher as well as a mom to kids w/ ADHD.  Extended time is perfect for kids with processing issues, but it can be a dangerous thing for kids with ADHD. With the difficulty organizing that comes with ADHD having extended time can mean more time to fritter, spin wheels, etc. It gives kids like this exactly what they don't need:  less structure and more opportunity to lose themselves in the test. don't get me wrong, it can be a great catch-all or back-up plan, but it does tend to be thrown in for everyone with little regard of the actual process.  
I would suggest that you consider advocating for the accommodation that his tests be chunked with a defined stop period in between sections.  This will allow him the extra time, but also give him a chance to stop, regroup and begin again.  I find that kids have much less anxiety this way and are able to perform better on the tests.  
You may meet resistance and even confusion from teachers on this one, but I firmly believe that it is the best for kids like this in the long run.  In terms of standardized tests you will need to push for extended time and work with your son on building the stamina to do those.  Practice with the chunking seems to help in that area too.  I've seen kids "ween" themselves off of needing the breaks in between and so they are able to more swiftly switch gears themselves. 
(I;m sorry if this is disjointed but I am home with a sick child today and I've gotten up and down 3 times while writing it!)[/quote]

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