Can We Treat ADHD Naturally?
21 Sensory Toys and SPD Exercises for Your Sensitive Child
Children with sensory processing disorder may bristle and bolt at loud noises, pick their...
IEPs & 504 Plans
What To Do When the IEP Stops Working
You fought hard to secure school accommodations for your child, but now he's struggling...
IEPs & 504 Plans
How to Get a 504 Plan or IEP in 12 Steps
You don't have to be an educational consultant to request and secure academic...
IEPs & 504 Plans
What Is a Section 504 Plan? An IEP? Your ADHD Accommodations Guide
Many children with ADHD receive school accommodations spelled out in a 504 Plan or an...
IEPs & 504 Plans
What Is an IEP? Everything You Need to Know
What is an IEP? How does it differ from a 504 Plan? Which special education program is...
IEPs & 504 Plans
12 Tips for a Successful IEP Meeting
Students with ADHD benefit enormously from a good Individualized Education Programs (IEP)...
IEPs & 504 Plans
Is an IEP or 504 Plan Best for Your Child? How to Decide
Which is better for a child with ADHD: an IEP or a 504 Plan? Here, understand the...
IEPs & 504 Plans
How to Get an IEP: Step 6 – Contesting the School’s Assessment
You followed the steps to get an IEP for your child with ADHD, but the school has denied...
IEPs & 504 Plans
Dear ADDitude: What Does ‘Emotional Disturbance’ on an IEP Mean?
"My son was recently granted an IEP. The district's head of special education has...
IEPs & 504 Plans
Adjusting Your Child’s IEP or 504 Plan for Distance Learning
Your child’s IEP or 504 Plan was not designed for distance learning. But here we are. And...
IEPs & 504 Plans
IEP Meeting Advice: How to Get the ADHD Accommodations Your Child Needs
Your child's IEP or 504 Plan maps out her path to the education she deserves — strong,...
Accommodations
Every 504 Plan Should Include These ADHD Accommodations
Impulsive behavior. Incomplete homework. Inconsistent focus. Whatever your child's school...
Accommodations
Step-by-Step Guide for Securing ADHD Accommodations at School
8 straightforward steps — from requesting a school evaluation to monitoring...
Dear Teen Parenting Coach
Q: Can I Call an IEP Meeting After My Son Turns 18?
You’ve supported and advocated for your son or daughter all through elementary, middle,...
IEPs & 504 Plans
Your Child’s Educational Rights While Crisis Schooling: IEPs and 504 Plans in a Pandemic
Your child’s IEP or 504 Plan do not disappear with remote learning and crisis schooling....
Dear Teen Parenting Coach
Q: Why Does My Teen Blame Everyone But Himself?
Sometimes, when teens face challenges they feel unequipped to meet, they disengage. That...
IEPs & 504 Plans
How to Stand Up for Your Child’s Educational Rights
Students with ADHD and learning disabilities are entitled to educational rights to get...
IEPs & 504 Plans
The School Evaluation Process: How to Get Formal Assessments and Appropriate Services
Is your child eligible for a school evaluation for ADHD or a learning disability? If they...
School Advocacy
‘Off the Books’ School Removal Violates Students’ Rights
Informal school removal is an insidious, pervasive, and often illegal response to student...
School Advocacy
How to Mend a Broken Relationship with Your Child’s School
After a dozen years of advocating for her child, this mom identified five key strategies...