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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Unfortunately, this is just life.  Our DC is in Arlington, also with lots of accommodations, but no planning/study skills whatsoever.  This is just where kids are -- if there are SNs like ADHD and LDs, it's that much worse.  We work at it with DC, the school does too -- hoping it eventually clicks...[/quote]

Thanks PP, not sure if I take comfort in knowing that we're not alone in our struggles.  That said, continuing to use tools that do not work will accomplish only one thing, create the same disastrous results day in and day out.  struggles, hair pulling, crying and endless hours looking for lost books, homework assignments etc.. So negative and counter-productive!!

Our kids deserve just as much of an opportunity to succeed by using tools that are created specifically for them.  The tools currently being used are created for "the majority" . This isn't fair for kids with organizational challenges, its a set up for failure.  I am so tired of trying to swim against the tide.  By the time Wednesday rolls around I am literally wiped out from the stress.

I am going to "kindly request" (demand) that we be permitted to use a system that works for my DS.  For starters toss that huge, ridiculous binder where all the subjects are in one binder.  he is on an odd/even schedule.  why should he carry math around with him on a day when he doesn't have math??  Its just more opportunity to lose stuff.

I am also going to request that he be given a clearly written and detailed homework assignment directly from the teacher.  Forget about him writing down his own homework.  He misses half the stuff the teacher is saying, scribbles etc.  Eventually he will be able to do this on his own but not for a few years.  Kids with ADHD - at least my DS - are anywhere from 2-4 yrs behind their peers in maturity and self-reliance.  Asking DS to use the current binder/planner system other 6th graders use is the same as asking a neuro-typical 3rd or 4th grader to use this same system.  Just not fair.

thanks for listening to my rant.  I'm in a horrible mood this morning  :cry:

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