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Back to EpisodesADHD or Trauma? How Foster Parents Can Advocate at School - Weekend Wisdom
Season 20
Episode 41
Published 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Question: The school thinks my foster son may have ADHD, but I know he’s been through a lot of trauma. How do I know what’s driving his behavior and how to advocate for the support he actually needs?
Resources:
- The Grandparents' Guide to Back to School
- How Do Teachers Understand Adoption and What Can Parents Do About It?
- A Parent's Guide to Working with the Schools on Behavior
- Back to School with Foster and Adopted Kids
- Understood.org
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