Once a disability is known, things are seen through that lens. ...People hear "ADHD" and immeditely think "hyper" or "impulsive" and those characteristics are indeed a part of the disorder. I bet that teachers go through their stack of files at the beginning of each school year and sigh when they see kids with ADHD 504's or IEPs.
Blackcat, I'm sorry your experiences have been like this.
We have had some teachers like that, and I remember those years with horror and regret.
We have also had some expert teachers who not only welcomed our child, but made an enormous effort to meet that child where he was, really understand him, and help him grow. I remember those years with gratitude.
Our DS11's current school includes staff who have really enjoyed and embraced him in ways that are not limited to his disability.
We have some neighbors who have made us part of their world and enjoy DS for who he is. Not all, but some.
I'm not saying it always happens in this rosy way, only that it's possible.
