ADHD is not a learning disability, even so, it greatly impacts how a child performs in school. Your child might forget to do homework or do the homework and forget to hand it in. He might miss what the teacher is saying because he is distracted or daydreaming. He might know the work when reviewing for the test but completely blank out when it comes time to put it on paper. As parents, it is frustrating to watch your child try so hard and still struggle. It is even more frustrating for your child.

Below are links to lots of great information to help you both work with the school to create accommodations to help your child and to find strategies to help your child with homework.

Requesting accommodations at school:

When Parents Feel Their Child Needs Special Accommodations
The Difference Between Accommodations and Modifications
Section 504 for Children with ADHD
IEPs, Section 504 and Accommodations at School
Suggestions for IEPs or Section 504s - ADHD
How IDEA Applies to Children with ADHD
How to write an IEP
Documentation and Reports to Bring to an IEP Meeting

Talking to your child's teacher:

Talking to Your Child's Teacher
Ten Tips for Successful Parent Teacher Conferences
When Teachers Don't Cooperate
Preparing for School Meetings
How to Be Your Child's Best Advocate

Managing ADHD in the Classroom

Classroom Management of ADHD
Ten ways to create an ADHD-friendly classroom
12 Things High School Students Want Teachers to Know
Motivational Games for Teachers for ADHD Students

Helping Your Child with Homework

Handing in Homework Assignments
Ten Suggestions for Winning the Homework Wars
Homework, Study Skills and Helping Your Child at Home

Strategies to Help your Child Succeed in School

Getting Involved in Your Child's Education
ADHD in Education: A Discussion with Candace Sahm
Making the Most of the School Year
School Starts- Now What? 10 Strategies to Help Your Child Start Off With a Bang
Homeschooling as an Options for Teaching Children with Special Needs

Older Children in School

Using Your Senior Year of High School to Prepare for College
Self-Advocacy in High School and College
Tips for Organization
Study Skills for High School Students with ADHD
10 Considerations When Choosing a College
ADHD in the College Search
Asking for Accommodations in College