Creating a collaborative relationship with your child’s teachersCreating a collaborative relationship with your child’s teachers
ADHD Focus
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53:17•25 Feb 2025
Building Strong Parent-Teacher Partnerships for ADHD Support
Episode Overview
- Assume positive intent from teachers.
- Express gratitude and acknowledge teachers' efforts.
- Educate teachers about ADHD and your child's specific needs.
- Ask teachers what they observe and what strategies they already use.
- Help your child develop self-advocacy skills.
“Gratitude can go a long way, you know? Just a thank you and then, you know, appreciate all that you do.”
In this episode of ADHD Focus, Dr. David Pomeroy sits down with Frances Capa, an ADHD and executive function coach based in Seattle, to discuss how parents can build a collaborative relationship with their child’s teachers. With her extensive background in education and personal experience as a mother of two daughters with ADHD, Frances shares valuable strategies for fostering effective communication and support within the school environment.
She emphasises the importance of assuming positive intent from teachers and approaching them with gratitude and respect. By recognising the challenges teachers face and acknowledging their expertise, parents can create a more supportive atmosphere for their children. Frances also highlights the significance of educating teachers about ADHD and the specific needs of each child, providing practical tips and resources to facilitate this process.
This episode is a must-listen for parents seeking to advocate effectively for their ADHD children in the school setting.
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