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Heartbroken 10 year old asking what is ASD/ADHD because of a teacher!!

rachaelwhittle01

10 year old son has come home heartbroken as his teacher told him off because apparently he was sarcastic to another child but when hes said he doesn't know hes doing it and its a side effect of ADHD shes told him he doesn't have it neither does he have ASD!!! I've tried to explain both to him as much as i can but has anyone got any advice or any helpful tips on how i can help him understand himself better 

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  • I don't have any tips on speaking to your son, unfortunately. 

    Has this teacher seen the official diagnosis paperwork for your son? It sounds like a meeting with them would be useful to clarify your son's diagnoses and to discuss strategies that the teacher can use to support your son, as well as others in the class. If he is seen as behaving inappropriately to others this does need addressing but there are ways to do this that could help your son to develop his social skills. Such as 'I heard you say x to y. Phrasing comments like that can hurt other people, it would be better to say it like this (insert example).' If the teacher continues to deny your son's diagnoses I'd make a formal complaint. 

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  • I don't have any tips on speaking to your son, unfortunately. 

    Has this teacher seen the official diagnosis paperwork for your son? It sounds like a meeting with them would be useful to clarify your son's diagnoses and to discuss strategies that the teacher can use to support your son, as well as others in the class. If he is seen as behaving inappropriately to others this does need addressing but there are ways to do this that could help your son to develop his social skills. Such as 'I heard you say x to y. Phrasing comments like that can hurt other people, it would be better to say it like this (insert example).' If the teacher continues to deny your son's diagnoses I'd make a formal complaint. 

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