School Advocacy
Students with ADHD and learning disabilities may be entitled support and accommodations, but parents usually find that it’s up to them to secure their children’s educational rights. Learn how to become the best advocate for your child at school.
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Dear ADDitude: Should We Hire a Professional Advocate?
"My son's school won't grant him an IEP even though his teachers and I agree that it's necessary for...
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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 for working...
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“This Is Not Your Fault, Son. There Is a Problem with the School System.”
After 15 years of mom-advocating for my child, I still look up at the sky, shake my head, and ask:...
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Advocating for Special Services at School
As a taxpayer, I can understand budget shortfalls. But as the mother of a child protected by IDEA, I ...
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Top Court Ruling Underscores the Rights of Students with Disabilities
In mid-March, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously agreed that children with...
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Advocating for My Child: One Mom’s Learning Curve
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Parents Share their Advocacy Secrets
Read these inspirational stories of parents who got their kids the special help t...
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6 Good Reasons to Change Your Child’s School
Moving your child to a new school is never easy, and the decision to do so deserves careful analysis...
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Getting the Most from Special-Ed Meetings
When meeting with the school about your child's ADHD or learning disabilities, keep discussions...
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Heads Up for IEP Meetings
Special education meetings can be challenging for parents of ADHD and LD children. Know your legal...
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How to Get an IEP: Step 4 – Request a Special Education Assessment
The classroom strategies the teacher implemented aren't working. Your child is still doing poorly at...
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How Much Does a Special Education Lawyer Cost?
"I need to find a special-education lawyer in my area to help my son get the accommodations he needs....
Understanding No Child Left Behind
"I suspect my son has ADHD and dyslexia, but our school district says he doesn't meet the criteria...
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“What Does That Mean?” Glossary of Special Education Terms and Acronyms
Explaining the acronyms, abbreviations, and terms associated with special...
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“What Do You Mean You Didn’t See My Kid’s 504 Plan?!”
The unthinkable was happening to my child: He was being shamed and bullied by his gym teacher — a...