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[quote=Anonymous]This is tough.  I agree that you don't have enough information about this and should contact the teacher and the special ed chair/case manager to discuss.  If your DS's behaviors are impacting his grades then he's either not receiving sufficient accommodations in the classroom or he needs an IEP goal related to classroom behaviors.  I would keep emotions out of it and look at it as an opportunity to help your DS more objectively evaluate his behaviors and then take action - either to take steps to curb his behavior or self-advocate with the teacher/case manager.  This will also be a valuable life lesson he'll need for the workplace.

I wouldn't worry about being viewed as 'helicopterish'.  This isn't about what grade your DS gets, it's about learning life lessons.  This will not be the last time he finds himself in a position where he's not meeting expectations (whether these expectations are reasonable or not).  He needs to figure out what to do when he's in that situation.  You should definitely model the behavior you want him to learn.  Show him how to problem solve and self-advocate. Some kinds can learn this on there own, many kid (ADHD or not) need more direct instruction and support. [/quote]

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