Tag: 504 plans
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Need Help in School? Seek Special Education Advocates for ADHD and Autism
Parents of teens and young adults with ADHD and Autism: Got a beef with your school about services or accommodations? A special education advocate can help smooth out the rough spots. These tips can help to find the right match for you.
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8 Tips for Online Accommodations for High School Students with ADHD and Autism
Our ADHD and Autism students are everywhere! In the 2018-2019 school year, 71 million students received special education services (IEP). Even more received accommodations as a result of Section 504. What happens when class moves around? These 8 tips will facilitate transitions from brick-and-mortar buildings to distance education. Definitions to Remember Accommodations change how a…
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ADHD School Success: It Takes a Village
HELP! ADHD at school equals challenges and struggles. Where to go from here? “Our kids” get lost, with more than 30% failing or having to repeat a grade. Building a team is the key to turning things around. Parental involvement is critical to the identification and instruction of students with ADHD. This is particularly true…
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How Teachers Teach Matters, Especially with ADHD
It goes without saying: Students with ADHD have challenges beyond paying attention. Teacher-directed, student-centered strategies create an environment for academic success. Increasing involvement and responsibility for learning is key. ADHD is a disability that impacts physical, mental, and emotional components of an affected person. ADHD in teens and young adults is further impacted in academics,…