ADHD tips: Troubleshooting at school

Talking to teachers about ADHD and creating 504 plans. What to know about bullying and ADHD. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Understood Logo]( The school year is underway. These articles can help you talk with your child’s teacher about ADHD challenges and understand why kids with ADHD are more likely to be bullied in and out of school. Also, see an example of a 504 plan for ADHD. [Crying girl looking over her shoulder in the classroom]( Kids with ADHD can be targets for bullies ADHD can be noticeable — and some kids who stand out are more likely to get bullied. Understanding why some kids with ADHD are targets for bullying can help you prevent and tackle the problem. [Learn more]( [Parent and teacher in conference]( Talking to your child’s teacher about ADHD It’s not always easy to know what to say to teachers about ADHD. Take these steps to make conversations about your child’s challenges easier and more productive. [Get tips now]( [Download arrow]( What does a 504 plan for ADHD look like? Unlike IEPs, it can be hard to find a template for a 504 plan. You can use this downloadable form to take notes during the meeting — or to bring your own ideas to the table. [Download now]( Podcast: ADHD and bullying [Cartoon image of a child with his head resting on his knees]( Kids and adults with ADHD are more likely to be bullied than their peers. So in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month this October, we’re doing a special episode to shed light on the problem. Psychologist and Understood expert Dr. Andy Kahn — who has ADHD himself — answers Laura’s questions on ADHD and bullying. What behaviors make kids with ADHD targets for bullying? Are people with ADHD more likely to bully others? What can we do about it? [Listen now]( Help more people thrive Understood.org is the resource that helps the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences anticipate the challenges, barriers, or opportunities in life and confidently reach their potential. Our mission is to shape a world for difference so that people who learn and think differently can thrive, and to build a more equitable world where neurodiversity is championed and celebrated — and everyone can be uniquely Understood. Join us and support our mission. [TW]( [FB]( [INSTA]( [YT]( [PINT]( [IN]( [Support us]( Shaping the world for difference™ You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the Understood distribution list. [Understood]( for All, Inc. 96 Morton Street, Floor 5 New York, NY 10014 [Update your preferences]( | For more information, please review our [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Use]( Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Understood For All Inc., 96 Morton Street, Floor 5, New York, NY 10014, United States