ADHD at School: Resources & Information for Parents
What parents of children with attention deficit disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities should know about securing school accommodations, improving classroom behavior, organizing resources, building reading, writing, and math skills, completing assignments, and working with teachers.
New ADDitude eBook An essential resource for parents and teachers: 99 pages of expert advice, tips, and information for helping your child succeed at school with attention deficit or learning disabilities.
BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS ADDitude's best tips to help parents and students with ADHD and LD overcome challenges – from IEPs to homework to making friends.
FREE PRINTABLE: 9 Ways to Achieve Success at School
A free downloadable report from ADDitude designed to help you begin the school year right!
Back to School Handbook
Secure Academic Accommodations
50+ ADHD Accommodations That Work
Specific academic accommodations and how they can benefit your child with attention deficit disorder or learning disabilities
DISCUSSION FORUMS Going from IEP to 504
"Could it be detrimental to my son to move him to a 504? Is there a reason why the school is pushing for this?"
Son With ADHD Suspended
"I feel like we've been lied to, and that my son is being swept under the rug. Help!!!"
Difficulty Reading & Writing
"I think he has a terrible time tracking, that his little fast mind does not slow down to comprehend the letters and sounds, writing is worse."
LIFE STORIES Fear-Free Learning for ADHD Children
How a teacher's simple gesture and undying encouragement helped me overcome embarrassment and fear as I battled learning disabilities
My Son's Strongest Advocate
The mentoring of one special teacher who really understood my child made all the difference