I was looking for something in the archives and got hit with a bit of ADOS (attention deficit OOH SHINY) and found this instead. It is a test that a parent long ago had teachers do to illustrate what was going on in the mind of a child with ADHD in the classroom. I think it is BRILLIANT and an excellent illustration for anyone that doesn't understand ADHD and other problems with concentration.
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[h=2]How to demonstrate the confusion in your difficult child's head to the Educators[/h]
This was WAY back in the archives and I never did find what I was looking for, so I am off to search again, lol.
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[h=2]How to demonstrate the confusion in your difficult child's head to the Educators[/h]
This is a very simple exercise that I do the beginning of each semester when I call a meeting of my son's teacher's. I bring half-sheets of paper, one for each teacher, the resource specialist, counselors, etc. I bring a sharpened pencil for each of them as well.
I then explain the following:
They are to write the Pledge of Allegiance and they have 90 seconds to do that. However, during this time they have to scratch off or erase every third word and rewrite the word and then every three seconds they must tap the top of the paper with their pinkie finger three times. I assure them that I will let them know every three seconds so they don't have to be concerned about the time.
There is absolutely NO WAY anyone is able to complete this task. You will find that only then does the Educator get any sort of idea of what is going on in your child's mind. The noise and confusion in the classroom, trying to do the best, trying to write neatly, etc.
I have a hard core rule about this and any teacher who will not perform the exercise is removed from teaching my son because that shows me that they are not willing to learn and understand. You will be amazed at how they listen to you after this.
I hope this is helpful in tackling the SCHOOL SYSTEMS.
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I then explain the following:
They are to write the Pledge of Allegiance and they have 90 seconds to do that. However, during this time they have to scratch off or erase every third word and rewrite the word and then every three seconds they must tap the top of the paper with their pinkie finger three times. I assure them that I will let them know every three seconds so they don't have to be concerned about the time.
There is absolutely NO WAY anyone is able to complete this task. You will find that only then does the Educator get any sort of idea of what is going on in your child's mind. The noise and confusion in the classroom, trying to do the best, trying to write neatly, etc.
I have a hard core rule about this and any teacher who will not perform the exercise is removed from teaching my son because that shows me that they are not willing to learn and understand. You will be amazed at how they listen to you after this.
I hope this is helpful in tackling the SCHOOL SYSTEMS.
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This was WAY back in the archives and I never did find what I was looking for, so I am off to search again, lol.