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E. Clarke Ross is the CEO of CHADD

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posted 11/10/2009, comments (0)

Work and Social Security Programs: Impact on AD/HD

My 19-year-old son is in a post-high school program that offers trial work assignments, independent living skills, and social skills, combined with some community college. We are hopeful that he will develop work skills. Social challenges are his most immediate challenge. The prospect of no health insurance because of a lack of full-time... Read more Chevron

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Eileen Bailey

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posted 11/10/2009, comments (0)

The Role of Mediation and Due Process Hearings When Parents Don't Agree with IEPs

When parents disagree with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), they have the right to appeal the decision by requesting either a due process hearing, mediation or both. Once you file a request for a due process hearing, you will be notified of a resolution meeting. Both you and the school district will be required to... Read more Chevron

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Bob Squalonero

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Undiagnosed with ADHD until I was 46 years old.

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posted 08/03/2009, comments (4)

AD/HD & MY STUDENT LOAN SITUATION

Hi, OK, this is kinda long (I know how we AD/HD people have challenges with long, detailed readings), and forgive me if this sort of rambles, but here goes...... I'm a 46-year old whose AD/HD went undiagnosed until early this year, and in the meantime, it has wreaked havoc in my life (in numerous... Read more Chevron

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Eileen Bailey

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posted 01/12/2009, comment (1)

Digital Health Records - Will Privacy Be an Issue?

President Bush began the process of trying to create a standardized, electronic database of medical records to help create efficiency in the health care field. But Barack Obama has gone one step further and indicated his desire to invest in this project and has set a goal of having standardized, computerized health records in five years. In a... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/07/2009, comment (1)

What is an Educational Advocate?

Children with ADHD, learning disabilities and other disabilities may be eligible to receive special services, accommodations or modifications in school under the law. There are two main laws that govern individuals diagnosed with or identified as having special needs or disabilities. Section 504 is a civil rights law. It... Read more Chevron

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