Good morning!
My ds was diagnosed with ADD 4 years ago. He has managed very well to date with some minor accommodation in the classroom, good advice from doctor and medication. Very proud of him!
He is in Y7 (after a torturous year of 11+ last year!) and landed in his first choice school. I think the school is the perfect fit for him - academic without being pushy/competitive and very sporty & social. Lots of outlets for his energy throughout day. A vast improvement over his school for the past 3 years. All good :)
Suddenly the wheels have come off academically. He cant get organised (obvs), missed home work, falling behind because he is 'missing' some of the lessons, forgetting sports equipment on the day, etc etc. Of course all of this is classic ADD.
We have managed successfully so far but clearly our existing systems no longer work and I feel completely overwhelmed. Honestly, I just dont know how to help as much as I want to!! (Sorry for the long rant)
Help! Does anyone have someone ... a tutor or someone ... not sure who ... that can help us get a system in place that will work?? Maybe he needs a weekly/daily tutor to organise his work, maybe we need to rearrange where and how he does homework at home ... I dont know but something needs to change. (we're in SW London BTW).
Thank you in advance for being gentle and your wisdom!!
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