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Can anyone recommend a good, short resource (article, blog) that I can give to my DS's teacher that explains ADHD in a nutshell especially as it relates to task persistence, impulse control and other executive function deficits. She has said some things of late that lead me to believe that she does not quite understand his limitations or believes that his actions are "purposeful" - i.e. lack of task initiation, focus, etc. when I ask him multiple times to do his work. I would like something that explains why that still occurs despite her repeated requests.

Wish I knew--DD's teacher doesn't seem to get it either. In DD's case, she has slow processing and it takes her a long time to get work done, and the teacher thinks that as part of DD's "behavior plan", she should just speed up.

Reminds me of the bob Newhart sketch on mad tv where he is a psychologist who just says two words to his patient..."stop it". Afraid of small spaces? Stop it! Pick horrible boyfriends? Stop it!

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BYLMTvxOaeE&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DBYLMTvxOaeE

It really puts things into perspective...if a kid could just stop having SPD, ADHD, Asperger's, dysgraphia or whatever...don't you think they would?

There is a lot of information available, ranging from short sound-bites to in-depth studies. What you choose to share may depend largely on what you wish to communicate... some of the information available may speak most directly to your child's situation. Other information may seem tried-and-true but you may have already found that it is ineffective in regard to your particular child. The information at some of these links may be useful?
1) http://www.drhallowell.com/add-adhd/adhd-for-teachers/
2) http://www.adhdforteachers.com/
3) http://www.additudemag.com/topic/adhd-learning-disabilities/adhd-teachers.html
4) http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_teaching_strategies.htm
5) http://www.helpguide.org/mental/teaching_tips_add_adhd.htm
6) http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/...nd-best-practices-teaching-students-adhd
7) http://www.naset.org/2737.0.html
8) http://www.sandrarief.com/
While these resources have several points in common, there are also statements which differ from each other. In these instances, each resource may be authentic as to reporting what one has found helpful on an anecdotal basis, if not through research studies (which may also vary depending upon many factors not the least of which is the subjects involved).

Weird--I just talked to DD's teacher about DD's processing speed issues and she seemed very open, couldn't stop raving about DD and how wonderful she is, and we even talked about getting her a 504 plan. When I talked to her at conferences she was kind of a grump, told DD she needs to speed up, and when I tried to explain processing at that point she didn't say anything. Wonder what changed in her mind.

Thank you all! I appreciate the help.