How can teachers misunderstand ADHD accommodations?

Some teachers mistakenly see accommodations as advantages rather than tools for access. This usually comes from misunderstanding ADHD as a motivation issue instead of a neurodevelopmental condition. Accommodations are meant to level the playing field, not give extra benefit. Clinicians emphasize that ADHD affects how information is processed, not intelligence or effort. When accommodations are framed as supports for brain based differences, it often reduces resistance. Misunderstanding tends to reflect lack of training, not malice, but it can still have a real impact on students.