Topic of the Month
February 2012 – ADHD
Does your child’s
inattention,
hyperactivity, and/or
impulsivity cause
problems at school? If
your child has Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD) and the
characteristic behaviors
adversely affect
educational performance,
your school is obligated
to investigate the need
for supports under
Section 504 or services
under the Individuals
with Disabilities
Education Act.
To
learn how ADHD is
identified and treated,
read this article:
Identification and
Treatment of ADHD
Ideas
on teaching strategies
and educational
accommodations for
students with ADHD can
be found in this
article:
Educational Strategies
for ADHD
To
decide whether
educational services
should be provided
through a Section 504
Plan or through an IEP,
read this information
from Matthew Cohen,
attorney.
504 Versus IEP
