ADHD - Living Without Brakes by Martin L. Kutscher M. D. & M. D. Puder Douglas

Author:Martin L. Kutscher M. D. & M. D. Puder Douglas
Language: eng
Format: mobi
ISBN: 1843108739
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2008-02-14T22:00:00+00:00

RULE #3: KEEP IT ORGANIZED AND OTHER SCHOOL TREATMENTS

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If possible, the child’s homework station should be equipped with its

own basic computer and printer. It is not reasonable to expect a child with homework/ADHD problems to go back and forth between multiple

work areas. No games or internet connection should be on the child’s

machine. They are much too distracting. Be aware that games seem to

have their own mysterious habit of loading themselves on to a child’s

computer.

“Section 504” accommodations

Often, a child needs more than the “common sense” accommodations

given above. In the United States, appropriate accommodations can be

mandated under two different laws: “Section 504” and IDEA.

Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act (Public Law

93–112) is a federal civil rights law that aims at eliminating discrimina-

tion in any program that receives federal funds (including most all US

schools and colleges). By Section 504 definitions, the disability can be

physical or mental; and must substantially limit one or more “life activi-

ties” such as learning, performing manual tasks, caring for oneself,

speaking, hearing, or walking.

Accommodations like those listed previously under “common sense”

can be mandated via Section 504 if needed. Parents or the school may

initiate a 504 evaluation. Such classification will usually require a school meeting, but less formal psychological and educational testing than classification under IDEA (see below). Typically, 504 accommodations may

be easier to obtain as they generally mandate accommodations more than

costly special services. A written plan for 504 accommodations is typi-

cally periodically r evised (yearly). Extended time on tests, including for the US college entrance SATs, may require classification.

IDEA classification

The US Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, Part B) of

1990 provides federal funding to schools that guarantee special needs

students with appropriate rights and services, including a free and appro-

priate public education. If unable to provide an “appropriate” public

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