How can I ensure my kid isn't being penalized for his disabilities in school? He's a 13-year-old 7th grader who's been diagnosed with OCD and ADHD (hyperactive type) and is on meds (and receives therapy as needed) for both. He is a reasonably smart, very chatty little dude. In a recent discussion with one of his teachers, I discovered that he's being penalized and verbally reprimanded for calling out in class. [more inside]
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Complicated question involving hoarding, ad/hd, and a disabled relative. [more inside]
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My problems with ADHD have reached the point where my employer of two years wants me to fill out paperwork requesting "reasonable accommodations" through the Americans with Disabilities Act. What now? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 2, 2008 - 11 answers

Please help me with oganization of daily tasks at home and at work. [more inside]
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What's it like to be a kid with ADHD? [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library on May 10, 2007 - 18 answers