
The ADHD Parenting Podcast Top 4 Do's and Don'ts with Your ADHD Child's School
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Jan 15, 2025 Discover essential strategies for navigating the school environment with children who have ADHD. Learn how to foster collaboration between parents and teachers to better support kids. The hosts discuss the importance of self-advocacy skills and independence in education. They highlight why more accommodations aren’t always beneficial, emphasizing a balanced approach. Plus, explore the critical dynamics of communication and understanding in building effective relationships within the educational system.
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Over-Accommodating and Teacher Training Advocacy
- Don't assume more IEP/504 accommodations are better; focus on independence.
- Advocate for teacher training on ADHD through administration, not by sending resources directly to teachers.
The 45 Accommodation IEP
- Ryan shares an anecdote about an educational advocate who added 45 accommodations to a student's IEP.
- This over-accommodation hindered the student's independence and burdened the teacher.
IEPs and 504 Plans Need Exit Strategies
- IEPs and 504 plans should have exit plans and not be permanent.
- Accommodations should decrease as the child develops independent skills to prepare them for college and life.
