504 Plans & IEPs: Student Accommodations for ADHD at School

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, and the start...

You are not enabling. You are not helicoptering. You are taking an active, hands-on role in the...

Parent advocacy and classroom cooperation don’t stop in middle school; they just get a lot more...

Students diagnosed with ADHD may struggle to start new assignments no matter what the subject matter...

For some children with ADHD, following directions is challenging. Here are five things teachers can...

Punishment won't change the fact that kids with ADHD are more likely to get up or yell out in class....

Forgetfulness. Difficulty starting assignments. These challenges are related to ADHD brain chemistry....

Your student gets lost in classroom discussions. She complains that school is “boring.” Her notes are...

In the struggle against school avoidance, a mom finds an ally in her teen's special-ed teacher, who...

Before school starts, take time to pinpoint your child’s trouble spots. Then match each challenge...

IEPs for students with ADHD can be extensive with more time for tests, shorter quizzes, and movement...

Due to executive function deficits, many students with ADHD struggle with classwork or homework that...

Sometimes, when teens face challenges they feel unequipped to meet, they disengage. That may mean...

Being gifted does not make school easier for students w...

One year ago, we sold the farm (literally) and drastically downsized our lives into a 36-foot RV. We...