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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Half the kids at our top private get extended time for testing due to ADHD inattentive type. [/quote]

There are all sorts of other useful accommodations for ADHD that may be appropriate for elementary aged children.  For example, seating near the teacher and away from distractions, wiggle chairs and resistance bands on seats, noise canceling headphones, designated quiet areas for independent work, daily check-ins with teachers to boost executive function skill building, scheduled movement breaks . . .  My child has a diagnosis and has rejected extended time for testing for fear of looking too different from the other children.  But plenty of other accommodations have been super helpful!  Partnering with the school can give your child access to those accommodations and more.  [/quote]

Same for my kid. School offered a bunch of accommodations after we got the diagnosis, many of which aren’t necessary right now. Diagnosis helps us and his teachers understand how his brain works and helps us often give him the benefit of the doubt. It’s been a good thing for him. I wouldn’t even bother with the diagnosis if you’re not going to share with the school. [/quote]

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