!?️ Taking Away Recess as Punishment? | 5/3 Community Highlights

[Understood]( Weekly Community Digest May 3, 2017 38 new discussions Hi Parent, "My son has trouble staying still and focusing. But his teacher thinks it is a good idea to keep him in for recess when he misbehaves." Is it fair to take away school playtime as punishment for kids with ADHD? [This parent wants your opinion.]( Hot Topics Does your child struggle with her reading quizzes because of a learning or attention issue? [Tell Us]( "My son has an IEP and wants to take the SAT. Can we ask for accommodations for the test?" [Give Ideas]( A parent can't get her daughter's present levels of performance from her case manager. With transition to adult services coming up, she doesn't know where to turn. [Give Advice]( Parents in Need "My son spends 80-90% of the homework time focused on how long it's going to take," a mom writes. What homework time management ideas can you share? [Weigh In]( Is your child hard on herself? A dad wants to hear about your experiences with a child who self-punishes. [Share Ideas]( "My husband keeps changing his mind about getting our daughter tested," a mom writes. "I'm trying to respect his wishes. But I see her struggling to learn every day." [Give Advice]( Featured Conversations "Should we try again or let it be?" A mom is wondering when it's okay to let her son quit and when to encourage him to keep at things that are challenging. [Tell Us]( "I find it humiliating for a child to sit listening to teachers' reports discussing his abilities and shortcomings." Do you bring your child to IEP eligibility meetings? [Share Now]( Does your child have a speech comprehension issue? Families want to hear your experience. [Give Advice]( Weekend Wisdom: Motivating Kids With Learning & Attention Issues  Expert Donna Volpitta will answer your questions and shed light on why your child may be unmotivated. [Join the Discussion](  A Highlighter Trick to Help Your Child With Writing This tip helps kids "own" their written work and offers handwriting practice. [Learn More]( Join Us [fb]( [fb]( [fb]( [fb]( [www.understood.org]( [Support Us]( You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the Understood distribution list. All contents Copyright © 2014-2017 [UNDERSTOOD.ORG]( USA LLC. All rights reserved. "Understood" and related logos are trademarks of [UNDERSTOOD.ORG]( USA LLC and are used with permission. This website provides information of a general nature and is designed for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. For more information, please review the [Terms And Conditions](. "Understood" as used above includes [UNDERSTOOD.ORG]( USA LLC and NCLD, and their officers, affiliates, parents, and related entities, and their respective employees, contractors, or other personnel. [Understood.org]( 32 Laight St., 1st Floor New York, NY 10013 [Unsubscribe from the Community Digest]( | [Privacy Policy](