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How to Write IEPs That Work

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) clearly establish the classroom accommodations and interventions ADHD students should receive to help them succeed in school. Follow this six-step plan to write an IEP that will help your child excel academically.

 
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Step 6: Ask for Evidence

If the school insists on certain interventions, ask for written evidence that what they're suggesting is effective. "If you have an inattentive child and the teacher says, 'Johnny, pay attention,' you're not going to get good results," says Jordan. "Johnny doesn't know how it feels to pay attention. Someone needs to break down the steps and teach the child how to pay attention and how to filter out distractions."


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