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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP I would schedule a 504 or IEP meeting as soon as possible and push to get your child changed. The principal is going to try to say no but you can continue to push politely. A strict and structured teacher often isn't always the best fit for ADD kids. I don't why school administrators think this. A teacher who is too strict and has a harsh tone can be a a terrible fit for an ADD kid who already has esteem issues and thinks s/he is "bad" and doesn't understand why he can't sit still, remember all the directions, or complete tasks. ADD kids need someone who will keep on top of them but also redirect them appropriately not scold them. They also need a teacher who will not force all tasks to be completed if the child has already mastered the concept.
[/quote] I could have written this post.  My DS ended up with a very strict teacher.  She was new to the school, so we had no preconceived notions.  For years, despite amazing grades, we had been working through various behavior charts, etc. to help DS with his attention and impulsivity.  Because his academics were going well, we did not see the need to delve further into what was going on.  Well, last year, after the first day, DS who LOVED school before this, came home crying (4th grade mind you), and saying he was never going back to school.  It turned out that the teacher had had to call him out on his inattention many times, to the point that she even admitted she felt she was picking on him.  After some time in her class, and DS coming home, feeling he was "stupid" despite getting all A's, we sought the help of a dev. ped, who indeed found DS more than met the criteria for ADHD combined type.  Even though we worked through some medication trials and a 504 with accomodations, and I found that his teacher's patience was better once we knew what was going on, having a very rigid/inflexible teacher was tough for him.  DS is a very sweet/non-agressive boy who has a really hard time with directions/attention/impulsivity.  His best years in school have been with teachers who are less strict, and more flexible and willing to think outside the box.  Now that it is on the principal's radar, you should also be sure to put it on the teacher's radar.  I think knowing what issues a child may be facing, will help a teacher know the issues go beyond a child who is being willful or deliberate in their inattention.   [/quote]

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