Back to School with ADHD

Requesting Special Education Services for Students with ADHD

Section 504 for Children with ADHD

IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, is often restrictive in providing special education or services to children with ADHD. However, if they do not qualify for these services, parents are still able to request accommodations from the school district under Section 504.

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Quiz - Quiz: Managing School and ADHD

Children with ADHD are more likely to have a learning disorder.

For Parents

Preparing for School Meetings
Throughout my son’s school years, I attended meetings. Some of the meetings were with teachers, some with administrators, some with school psychologists...
Are Special Accommodations needed?
Children with ADD/ADHD are eligible to receive special accommodations in the classroom, based on the severity of the ADD. Although procedures may differ, there are general guidelines that should help you.
After School Activities
It has long been known by parents of children with ADHD that their problems do not go away when the school bell rings at 3:00. Inattention, trouble focusing and difficulty with social skills continue throughout the day.

For Teachers

Classroom Management
The National Institute of Mental Health places the number of children with ADHD at between 3% and 5% of the population. That would mean, in every classroom of 25 to 30 children, at least one child will have ADHD.
Motivational Games for Students with ADHD
Getting students to participate in class is always difficult, especially if they have ADHD. But, games are a great way to get your students excited about learning.
Learning Styles
People tend to perceive information in different ways and this has an impact on how we learn. For example, some people are visual learners, they learn better if they can “see” the information.