Children with Disabilities

I was sad to have missed the presentation for the children with disabilities. It is actually a subject very near and dear to my heart. My son (who is now 18), was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 4 years old. Over the years we struggled with his disorder both at home and at school. I tried to educate myself by reading books, going to seminars and  through support from other parents going through the same things. I still don't think that I know everything there is to know or that what I did learn was of much consequence in the long run. However, one of the factors that I found most frustrating over the years is the lack of understanding of teachers and educators. I certainly understand the dilemma they face in the classrooms today. There is overcrowding and a lack of resources and funds to provide an exceptional education for our children. And an "Exceptional" education is what each child deserves! I feel like exposure and continued education in this subject is important to the evolution of today's classroom. Please feel free to visit the National Institute of Mental Health website for more info on this very important subject: 

www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml