Chances are, if your asking this question, it probably already is, likely in obvious ways, and the school probably is saying nothing at all about it. Don't wait for the school to make that decision-it's always going to be "it doesn't" if you leave it to them. Do your research, you know your kid best, and point out to THEM all the different ways your child's AD/HD has ALREADY affected his/her learning, grades, social interaction, behaviors, etc etc etc. There are a lot of articles on this site, and on the site for CHADD, and chances are, if you even google some of the teacher's comments you've received, or incidences at school, your going to be able to find articles that address any AD/HD issues that may be behind them. Don't expect the school (and I'm sorry, but especially any teachers that do a lot of complaining and/or are already frustrated with your child) to EVER actually admit that AD/HD affects ANYTHING about a student's learning. They have many many reasons (many of which are monetary, some of which are just personal) to NEVER let on that it does, even when it's abundantly obvious. It also really helps to see a professional therapist, etc., that usually works with kids, and go over what's going on at school, share teacher's comments, etc., to get an opinion from someone who knows. You'll be able to catch on then, when the school is being obtuse. The only real way to get help with this that I've found is to PROVE to the school how, why, when, and where the student's AD/HD is affecting learning, then let THEM offer solutions to the problem YOU have now placed in their lap (by illustrating how your kid's "disability" is affecting their right to a "free and appropriate public education"). You have to show the school WHY it's their responsibility to help, or they are NOT motivated to do so.

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http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html

The FAQ's in the mid-20's to 30's address your question.

http://askdreric-schoolpsychologist.blogspot.com/

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