If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, they are entitled to special accommodations from the school, per Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Such accommodations, logically called 504 Plans, should be agreed in writing by your child's school. The 504 Plan will...
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The Ultimate Back-to-School Guide for the ADHD Student
A few nights ago, my six-year-old asked to set the table. I left the kitchen to put on America’s Got Talent. When I came back, my daughter had loaded the table with Bavarian dessert plates, melamine Hello Kitty dishes, Japanese rice bowls, plastic champagne flutes,...
“My child is not keeping up with her peers in school. What should I do?”
It creeps up on you: the uncomfortable realization that your son or daughter is not doing well in school. Soon after, you reach the point where you know you need to intervene. Where to start? In this blog post educational consultant Amy Eisner leads you through the...
Learn the Special Ed Jargon
Once a parent realizes their child may have special needs and seeks support through their school system, they will soon be engulfed by a tidal wave of Special Ed jargon and acronyms. It's not that the counselors and school officials are trying to intimidate or...
Ensuring Your ADHD Child Receives Accommodations at School
The day you learn your child has been diagnosed with ADHD or a learning disability is the day you become an advocate for your child to ensure he or she has the best school experience possible. But it can be difficult if you aren’t certain about what your options are...
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