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I would not use the teacher as diagnotic. I do believe teachers can lead to becoming aware of problems but they are not a doctor or pschologist. Behaviors that are similar to ADD for example can occur because of environment, stress and many other factors. This does not mean a child is ADD.

I would suggest you might talk to some parents that go to the school and see what they think of this teacher. Also go observe the class. Could you volunteer for a day? Or make a very social plan with classes and playdates.