My dysgraphic/ADHD DS11 finally made the leap from the boy who "wouldn't try" or " never gives his best effort" before his dysgraphia diagnosis last year to the "smartest boy in the class" after diagnosis and accommodations this year. He does not have the best grades in the class but his teacher clearly sees a gifted boy with LDs and not JUST LDs (although she's a bit inconsistent with his accommodations at times.)
Of course, this change in perceptiion takes the concerted teacher education and PR that Kathleen'smum so eloquently describes. I met with DS' teacher several times before we connected but now she is his best ally. Alas, he will change classes for core subjects next year so I will have to educate three teachers on the opportunity for professional growth that DS presents them next year instead of one. First team meeting is a week from Monday. The struggle is the glory, right?
