About this episode
In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike delve into the essential do's and don'ts for navigating the school environment with children who have ADHD. What are the pitfalls parents often fall into when dealing with teachers? How can parents foster self-advocacy skills in their children to promote independence? As they share their extensive experiences in education, they reveal why more accommodations might not always be better and how to avoid enabling learned helplessness. Tune in to discover practical strategies that can transform your approach to supporting your child's educational journey! Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com & on IG Find Ryan @ www.adhddude.com & on Youtube [00:00:00] Start [00:02:28] School partnership program benefits. [00:03:32] Teacher-parent relationship dynamics. [00:08:26] Teacher training on ADHD awareness. [00:10:50] Teacher training on ADHD. [00:14:25] Over-accommodating students in education. [00:16:06] Accommodations and fading support. [00:22:43] Homework and parent-child dynamics. [00:23:49] Parenting for child independence. [00:27:24] Teaching self-advocacy skills. [00:30:37] Rethinking education for ADHD kids. [00:33:40] 504 Plans and Consequences. [00:38:05] ADHD and bullying perceptions. [00:39:30] Collaborative approach in education.