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If a child gets an ADHD diagnosis, how/what does the school do to handle it? I have always suspected this, and have even asked teachers about it in the past. DS is now in 1st grade and his teacher said it might not be a bad idea for me to get him evaluated. His issue is mostly with staying on task. But unlike other ADHD kids, he doesn't struggle academically- at least not yet. He reads above grade level, but he is struggling a little with the output and writing work. He's still on grade level, but his work is sloppy and he needs to be kept on task to get the work done. The thing is, my DH is reluctant because he doesn't want him "labeled" in school. Does the school help? DH feels like we should just work with him more at home.

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My advice is to at least have him evaluated. Granted DS is only 4 but I feel like it's a really good thing I did for him.

And I had MANY people in my family (including my mom, a retired elementary school teacher) who were against it.

He has had services in place since September and he has had an AMAZING turn around.

It's to the point where I think we are going to ask to stop services next year and then see what happens.

If anything, we pay enough in school taxes for stuff like this, make use of it.

If the teacher is suggesting it, especially, that would be a red flag to me that there could be an issue.

Also, on a related note, I know several people my age in my own personal life who feel like they may have ADHD but were never evaluated for it back in the day and they probably would be in a much different place if someone had taken the time to look into it.

DH is one of them ;).

Lastly, I was told by the district that as parents, you can choose not to have this information disclosed to his teachers. Services don't have to be given in the classroom.

Granted DS is younger then your DS though so I would look into this a little more because I am not sure how this carries over when they hit school age.

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You have nothing to loose by having him evaluated.

My sons 1 grade teachers quietly suggested that there was an issue with him staying on task and staying in his seat. He was and still is at or above grade level. When I asked if his behaviors were impacting his ability to learn they both shook their head yes. That made up our minds to have him evaluated.
His diagnosis is not formerly in his school records. He is listed as OHI (Other Health Impaired). He has received services through the district which have been cut over time based on his needs. Overall it is working out very well. I will never forget those 2 teachers nodding their heads to my question. I believe it has made a vast difference in my sons education.

Xpost- ADHD diagnosis

Is his handwriting sloppy because he is just moving to fast to do it neatly, or is it a fine motor issue? I would probably request an OT evaluation if it's a legibility issue while he's moving at a normal pace.

You can't really work on paying attention in a classroom setting at home. Being labeled would be the least of my concerns honestly. Getting your child the help he needs trumps all of that. You need to make your husband realize that. I know a couple that had the same response and their kids don't receive the obvious help they needed early on, for fear of labeling.

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