From what I've seen, at least, the elementary-school teachers are a bit more aware because that's the age at which any ADD/ADHD (but especially ADHD) traits are going to show up. That doesn't mean they'll stay, though, given that roughly 60% of childhood ADD/ADHD cases are believed to resolve themselves with puberty... so I'd guess that means there's a better than half chance (or however the math works) that upper-level teachers just aren't going to see quite as many instances to get familiar. Not to mention that teenagers are a pretty wacky bunch anyway, so it's probably hard to suss out what's hormones and what's genuine underlying long-term situation.
As for grad students at big universities, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and go with the excuse that they, like many potential bosses, assume that "dealing with disability" means massive concessions and sacrifices on their part. Ridiculous, since one of the best concessions -- a quiet room, alone, to take an exam -- really doesn't require that much of a sacrifice on their part. Sheesh.
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Date: 18 Jun 2010 07:27 am (UTC)As for grad students at big universities, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and go with the excuse that they, like many potential bosses, assume that "dealing with disability" means massive concessions and sacrifices on their part. Ridiculous, since one of the best concessions -- a quiet room, alone, to take an exam -- really doesn't require that much of a sacrifice on their part. Sheesh.