In this situation, I would check for an IEP or 504 Plan. If I was unable to find evidence of special education services, would directly contact the parents. I would explain the policies and procedures of the school district regarding special education accommodations. If needed, I would begin the paperwork process.

I would ask the student for any medical records they have on their condition and also check for any forms your school requires. Any student can say they have medical needs that require certain special consideration but you need to have proof of their condition as well as proof or recommendations on the requested treatment/solution to the child's needs. I would also only address the students in the background snickering if it became a larger or ongoing issue with the students. At that time a discussion would be held covering bullying and name calling, etc.

Children with ADHD can also suffer from anxiety so I would be calm and reassuring. I would confer with office staff to see if anything was on file regarding a diagnosis. Depending on the outcome, I would reach out to the parents in an effort to get the appropriate information to meet the needs of the student. As far as the whispering students, I would take the opportunity to speak with them about respect and understanding.

I would first contact the parents because if the child actually has a documented case of ADHD then they could get a 504 or IEP plan made for them. From there i would get the counsler in on the discussion so the plan can be made so that the student has the help they need such as extra time.As a person with ADHD i can tell you it is not something to be ashamed of. First I would wait and see if any issues arise regarding the talk the student had with you. Then I would talk with the student that has ADHD and see if he has any issues with you talking to their fellow classmates about his ADHD it might be a good learning opportunity for the students to learn about is and more about diversity.

The first thing that needs to be done is that proof needs to be presented so that appropriate steps can be taken.

As a teacher you should respect the request that your student is asking and for the other students all you have to say is that it is not their business and it does not effect them. If any bullying goes on from that conversation with you and the ADHD student then consequences will take place.

I would contact the parents, if possible, for confirmation. A conference would be requested, and and the school psychologist/counselor would be contacted as well. If what he's saying is true (and it probably is) then he needs this information to be in his file, so that he can receive all the accommodations and services he needs. As for the whispering, I'd give them a non-verbal cue to stop. (I have a pretty good "Cease!" look.)

I would check their IEP. Also, I would respect the student's wishes and make sure the class understands that each of their peers needs are different in order to be successful.

You let the students know that it is none of their business what another student tells a teacher and maybe (with that students permission) teach a small lesson about issues that are in the classroom and that other students face.

There is an appropriate time and place to have this conversation. It should be private to prevent the other students from getting involved. I would immediately acknowledge the child but tell them they would talk to them about it at a different time. Scheduling a conference with the parents might be necessary to implement a 504 plan that allows the student to be given an extra amount of time on tests.

I would assign those students who overheard our conversation some work to keep them busy. I would also bring awareness to students that people have different disabilities that can be physical, emotional, and or mental.

As someone with ADHD, I can say that most teachers thought it an excuse or did not think it real when I was in education. You should be compassionate, but also still skeptical. I see no reason why a student with ADHD (as someone who is unmedicated) cant take a test in a certain timeframe. You can look into giving them more time, but do not allow a circumstance where they are taking it home when other students cant. For notes, simply politely grab their attention when they seem to be getting distracted. If they are doodling, they are still listening. For assignments, simply recommend behaviors such as setting reminders on their phone or writing notes for themselves.

I would ask that the student brings in a diagnosis report by a doctor and explain to the class that assignments and note taking still needs to be done to the rest of the class.