Do not average differences away
Parent and teacher observations come from different environments and can both be valid.
Compare the environments
Look at structure, noise, social demand, time of day, fatigue and how much adult support is available.
Look for reproducible patterns
Ask when the difficulty appears, when it does not and what changes between those conditions.
Use differences to refine support
Contextual variation can help identify conditions that improve access to learning.
Professional note
This article provides general educational information and is not a diagnosis or a substitute for individual professional assessment.