Sorry, I don't have any suggestions but I am interested in hearing others response. My 13yo son is ADHD and gifted athelete too. We have had problems with making the grades. Thus far, the coaches have been fine but I wonder how informed they really are and my son does not have an I.E.P. Sadly, my son doesn't realize how gifted he is. He's a perfectionist with poor work ethics(i think adhd sympton) and has somewhat low self-esteemed. Can't wait to read other responses.

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The short answer (and completely over-simplified) is that IEP does not, but 504s do.

IEP = programs and services necessary to access educational benefit in the Least Restrictive Environment.

504 and anti-discrimination laws = Cannot be discriminated against due to disability.

I highly suspect that each state probably has its own case-law that really varies.

Sports are also extremely unique - there are elements of danger, financial gain/loss when varsity teams are in contention for a title, and governing bodies that dictate eligibility.

The devil's advocate in me wants to ask, "How is participation in a competitive sport necessary to access educational benefit?"

The sarcastic devil's advocate in me wants to ask, "Can your advocate successfully argue a ref not to give a technical foul if the foul was a manifestation of the disability?"

However, in all reality, things are probably a case-by-case basis.

I would focus on the skills necessary to not need a BIP for athletics.

I have had one litigation case involving extra-curriculars. The conversation was limited solely to access. The district prevailed and safety (this was not a sport either) was weighed very heavily.

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