It’s no secret — children with atypical neurological processing struggle with traditional class room and homework demands.
However, once a teacher truly understands what a child needs to be successful, he or she will often adapt his/her classroom strategy accordingly.
The problem is communicating the child’s needs. And, usually, the people communicating are the teacher and the parent, leaving the child out of the equation altogether.
Better way: Use this free, printable checklist, created by Bonita Blazer, Ph.D., to help your child’s teacher better understand your child. Not only does it make those needs clearer, the checklist gets the child involved in making the classroom and homework experience better.
Want more homework and classroom strategies? Browse through our Homework section. There are tips, tricks, been-there-done-that stories, and strategies straight from the experts.
Kelly Quinones Miller is the mother of an adopted son with ADHD, inattentive type. She works from home as a freelance writer and designer while trying to teach her son the strategies and skills he’ll need to succeed. Kelly blogs about family issues, casual environmentalism, backyard chickens, and more at The Miller Mix.
