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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We had a child in a similar circumstance at a similar age. We did nothing and the issue disappeared. The child moved on to the next grade and the issues were never raised again. We don't know if the child was bored in class or if the teacher was full of shit or if it was just the age, but we just waited and see'd and now it's all a memory.[/quote]

In DS case, both teachers 1st and 2nd mentioned his disorganization. Like they would say, ok time to clear your desk off! And he would stuff everything in his desk or chair pouch instead of putting them away.

3rd grade teacher and DS both say this year his desk is fine. But he is still rushing, not checking work. I know partly his mind moves quickly but he needs reminders to read the directions carefully, recheck his work, write neatly. Teacher this year doesn’t say he is disorganized, and during class visits I saw his desk looks ok. His backpack on the other hand is a disaster. He keeps his homework binder organized, but stuffs hats, mittens, snack bags, in his backpack. [/quote]

My DD also had a disorganized desk until 3rd grade when we sat her down and said "you need to put your papers away in a folder or bring them home" and that did the trick. Just saying that sometimes they just don't know what to do with their papers.

As for the backpack, that sounds totally normal for his age.

But if you are concerned, it will not hurt to test him. Mine did not have ADHD, but we discovered mild dyslexia which was the reason she was a slow reader.[/quote]

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