Accommodations for ADHD Students

School accommodations for students with attention deficit and learning disabilities like dyslexia: ADHD resources and tools

• 6 Easy Classroom Modifications to Help Students with ADHD
  ADDitude's top experts recommend six proven classroom accommodations to help... ADHD accommodations»
• "Is My Child Entitled to an IEP?" It Depends.
  Your child may be entitled to special school services under... Special education laws»
• 20 Classroom Accommodations That Target Common ADHD Challenges
  The best IEP is the one with accommodations designed for... Classroom accommodations for ADHD children»
• Real IEP Accommodations That Really Work
  ADDitude readers share the school accommodations — as well as... more »
• Step-by-Step Guide for Securing ADHD Accommodations at School
  8 straightforward steps – from requesting a school evaluation to... more »
• Write a Letter the School Can't Ignore
  Use this letter to request school accommodations for a child... Letter to the special education services department»
• What Is Your IEP Meeting Agenda?
  Contrary to popular belief, your child's school is not ultimately... Your IEP meeting checklist »
• 10 Myths About School Laws for ADHD Services
  Do you know what special education services a child with... ADHD special education laws»

• What’s In a Classification?
  My son has ADHD and a reading disability, and we... more »
• Accommodations For 2e Students
  My nine-year-old son has ADHD. His IQ was recently tested,... more »
• New Study: Test-Taking Accommodations May Fall Short for Students with ADHD
  A surprising new study finds that accommodations commonly used by... more »

• Is My Newly-Diagnosed Child Eligible for a 504 Plan?
  I requested a 504 Plan for my son, who was... more »
• Does My Son's ADHD Make Him Eligible for Government Disability Benefits?
  I worry about my son, who has ADHD, being able... more »
• Skipping Words
  "My daughter's school won't recognize her reading problems. What can... more »
• Should I Hold Back My Son?
  "My son is bright but inattentive. Should I have him... more »
• Homeschooling the AD/HD Child
  "What is your opinion on home schooling children with attention... more »
• Should My Son Go Back to First Grade?
  "Should my son leave his twin and return to first... more »
• 504 Plan Ignored
  My nine-year-old attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) daughter has a 504... more »
• Transition Goals for IEP
  "What type of transition goals should I put in an... more »
• Dealing with an Out-of-Line Teacher
  "My ADHD child’s third-grade teacher makes him sit alone during... more »
• IEP Follow-Up
  "My son's teachers don't follow his IEP and don't return... more »

• Critical School Records: What Parents Should Keep
  A checklist of key school records that every parent of... more »
• Educational Advocates: Do You Need One?
  What you need to know about Advocates... more »
• Do ADHD Students Qualify for Special-Education Accommodations?
  Children with ADHD may qualify for special-education accommodations, depending on... more »
• Learning Disabilities: Treatment and Accommodations
  Learning disabilities can’t be treated with medication. Here’s what you... more »
• A Parent's Guide to Special Education
  Getting help for your special-ed child... more »
• How Long Does It Take to Get an IEP?
  How long did it take to get an individualized education... IEPs»
• School Services for ADHD Children
  As a parent of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity... ADHD services at school»
• A Quick Special Education Glossary
  Our ADD/LD glossary deciphers the language of special education... more »
• IDEA, IEPs, and Section 504 Plans: ADHD School Accommodations
  Both laws apply to ADHD — so which fits your... more »
• Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) at School
  Parents of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) children with learning... more »