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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is insane that this random mom is allowed to “teach.” I would go to the principal and explain that this is a train wreck and she is now relating info about your kid and ask whether she is subject to FERPA, and if not, why is she allowed to teach.[/quote]

And let me add, PE is EXACTLY where young children should burn off their energy and run around. Assuming he isn’t eloping, pushing other kids, etc — just let the freaking kid run around the room. [/quote]

He's not bothering anyone. He's just running around the tree with the other ADHD kid in the class, they chase each other, while the rest of the kids are standing in a circle doing arm circles or leg kicks or whatever. He gets in trouble for now following directions and listening. I think that this volunteer (I believe she gets a small stipend actually) gives him a grade because on his report card there is a grade for PE.[/quote]

This is a troubling perspective on the situation that's not benefiting your child. He absolutely is bothering people. He is distracting the other children, who are wondering why he is behaving unpredictably and what will happen next. He is distracting the teacher, who now has to split her own attention away from instructing the group in order to figure out how to manage your son and make sure he's not putting himself in danger running around with no awareness or attention. He is distracting himself and missing out on instruction. You are NOT helping him with this attitude that it's OK that he does whatever he wants and ignores directions and it's the teacher's fault. ADHD is not an excuse to remove all behavioral expectations. [/quote]

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