[Ditter]

You and the other *teachers* got together and decided who was AHDH? Was a doctor involved at any point?

[paulat]

You and the other *teachers* got together and decided who was AHDH? Was a doctor involved at any point?

I think she said the teachers recommend for testing, at which point the doctor enters.

[WV Mountain Mama]

No, we had a meeting with the parents about "our concerns" with the school guidance counselor, parents, any teacher who had the student for class, etc. We recommend further testing with a professional (doctor/shrink). Many parents feel bullied from that experience and just trust the school with their kids, and if the school says the child is ADD, then it must be true. In one meeting, I suggested the mom watch what the child ate (according to what the mom said, he ate sugar like it was a food group at 5 years old), lower sugar, no pop, juice, etc. The school guidance counselor actually told me in front of everyone that there was no proof that my suggestion would help!! ARGH!! The teacher that got mad at me pretty much forced me into the meeting and when she tried to push me to "side" with her I refused.

From that point on, I was her enemy, going so far as to tell the principal that I was not willing to collaborate with her, not a team player, and she couldn't work with me. I didn't have tenure, so I was not asked to renew my contract for kindergarten the following year. Luckily, the principal thought I was a great teacher and offered me a different position in second grade, unfortunately I moved to another state.