Home and School Partnership

ADHD can affect many aspects of life, an important one of which being school life. In fact, many times, clinic-referred children with ADHD are doing poorly at school.

For children with ADHD, the challenges may occur at the beginning of every school year.

Building an effective communication plan between home and school is often key in supporting a child with ADHD, as it allows everyone involved in the child’s education to have the information they need to help as best they can. Research shows that consistency in the management of ADHD in the home and school environment enhances the chances for success.

This section is designed to provide you with some tools to help you track a child’s progress and share information between you and the school. It also explains what to expect from a child with ADHD during the school year, some of the unique challenges they may face and tips and tools to help them along the way.