Since Robert Tudisco was diagnosed with ADHD, he has researched and written extensively on the subject of special education law and disability advocacy, and now specializes in the area as a practicing attorney. He is a former Executive Director of the Edge Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides specialized coaches for students with ADHD and Executive Functioning Impairment. He has served on the National Board of Directors of CHADD and is a former Vice President of ADDA. He is a frequent resource for the media, including CBS News, New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, ABC News, The BBC, The Today Show, CNN, USA Today, and The Seattle Times.
Robert Tudisco: ADHD Lawyer
Recent Posts
Can the School Withhold My Child’s Records?
No, they can’t. Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), you are...
ADHD and Speeding Tickets
ADHD, or any other disability, is not a justifiable excuse for a traffic violation or...
IEPs & 504 Plans
What Does It Take to Get Services?
"My eight-year-old son was diagnosed with ADHD, but I was told that the diagnosis isn't...
Denying My Son Recess
"My son's teacher denies him recess every time he acts up in the classroom. Isn't he...
Parenting
Will ADHD Keep Me from Getting Custody of My Kids?
"My wife and I are getting divorced. She says I won't get custody of the kids because of...
Ask the Experts
My Son Left Graffiti on the Walls…So The School Had Him Arrested!
My son was caught writing graffiti on the school walls. He was suspended, and the school...
Ask the Experts
Fired! What Are My Options?
"I was fired from my job because my boss said I wasn't a team player. I was diagnosed...
Did Our IEP Come Too Late?
After struggling in school for many months, my daughter finally got an IEP. The...
Ask the Experts
School-Day Medication Mistake: Who’s at Fault?
Who's at fault for a school-day medication mistake? Here, what parents can do when the...
Teacher Abusing ADHD Student?
"A teacher at my child's school tied a student with ADHD to his chair because he wouldn't...