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<blockquote data-quote="Crayola13" data-source="post: 706338" data-attributes="member: 21066"><p>When I have a student who isn't turning in homework, I ask him or her what is going on. I ask about anxiety, depression, how life is at home, and if theu have been arguing with friends, boyfriend, etc. I ask the student if he or she feels capable and confident of their ability to do the homework. Are they having actual trouble trying to figure it out, etc.? Particularly with the girls, I ask about headaches, which can be a major problem for some. Most of the time the student tells me he or she just can't seem to concentrate or cannot get motivated. Some will admit they are lazy and that they've tried to snap out of the funk they are in, but just can't. At that point, I recommend they talk to a guidance counselor for tips on focusing. Also, the guidance counselor can pick up on whether or not they should be evaluated for ADHD. You mentioned your son's diabetes. A fluctuation in blood sugar can affect behavior, grades, and mood. I explain to all my students that they will make better test scores if they do their homework because the assignments are meant to help them learn. I also tell them that not doing their homework is self-defeating. For some of my kids, it's matter of engaging them differently from other kids. I make an effort to talk with my ADHD students daily and just try to stay on them as well as their parents. If you think his ADHD is the main problem, there are teachers specifically trained in that area. All teachers are trained to some degree in working with ADHD students, but some are specially trained. I would recommend getting your son into a classroom environment where he can have that type of teacher. Rule out the other things first like whether or not he feels capable and confident that he has the ability to do the work. Is he blowing it off because it's too advanced for him, etc. Are his skills at the right grade level?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Crayola13, post: 706338, member: 21066"] When I have a student who isn't turning in homework, I ask him or her what is going on. I ask about anxiety, depression, how life is at home, and if theu have been arguing with friends, boyfriend, etc. I ask the student if he or she feels capable and confident of their ability to do the homework. Are they having actual trouble trying to figure it out, etc.? Particularly with the girls, I ask about headaches, which can be a major problem for some. Most of the time the student tells me he or she just can't seem to concentrate or cannot get motivated. Some will admit they are lazy and that they've tried to snap out of the funk they are in, but just can't. At that point, I recommend they talk to a guidance counselor for tips on focusing. Also, the guidance counselor can pick up on whether or not they should be evaluated for ADHD. You mentioned your son's diabetes. A fluctuation in blood sugar can affect behavior, grades, and mood. I explain to all my students that they will make better test scores if they do their homework because the assignments are meant to help them learn. I also tell them that not doing their homework is self-defeating. For some of my kids, it's matter of engaging them differently from other kids. I make an effort to talk with my ADHD students daily and just try to stay on them as well as their parents. If you think his ADHD is the main problem, there are teachers specifically trained in that area. All teachers are trained to some degree in working with ADHD students, but some are specially trained. I would recommend getting your son into a classroom environment where he can have that type of teacher. Rule out the other things first like whether or not he feels capable and confident that he has the ability to do the work. Is he blowing it off because it's too advanced for him, etc. Are his skills at the right grade level? [/QUOTE]
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