I have long suspected my DD1 (year 2) may have ADHD. She's always been very active but its the attention problems and impulsive behaviour that concern me more.
My question is whether to mention it a parents evening? She's not having major problems at school and the problems she is having are being dealt with effectively so I have no concerns with the education she is receiving this year. However, she may not be so lucky with her teachers in the future and I'm wondering whether a label is useful or not.
I work in education (secondary) and do wonder if I'm over thinking this, but to me she is just my DD but when I see her with others of the same age, her behaviour does stand out as very different. From my research (and experience as a teacher) she ticks all the boxes but is obviously not too severe otherwise she wouldn't be coping in school.
She's got a great teacher this year and I'd value her opinion.
Is it worth bringing up or not?
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To mention to teacher about suspicions of ADHD
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Whathaveiforgottentoday · 15/03/2013 20:28
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