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How to Meet with Teachers About Your Child’s 504 and IEP

Something’s off. The school year is underway, you’ve submitted all your forms, you’ve talked with the teachers…

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New School for Kids with ADHD

What to Look for in a New School for Kids with ADHD

You’ve made the decision to move your child with ADHD to a different school! Now what?!  How…

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Changing Schools with ADHD Kids

How to Leave When it’s Time to Change Schools

When our kids were younger, we made the decision to enroll them in a parochial school rather…

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Be Your Child and Teen’s Scribe

Writing is one of the most complex tasks we ask kids to do. It involves almost every…

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Getting Ready for School-Based Meetings

As a parent, when you are prepared for school meetings it helps reduce anxiety, allowing you to…

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Get The Most Out of Your IEP Meeting

I have a friend who is new to the whole special education process.  Her daughter is turning…

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The 3 Legged Stool of Success for ADHD Kids Part 2: Self-Advocacy

We are honored and privileged to have Dr. Jerome Schultz as a Guest Expert, and are thrilled…

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Brain Breaks!

Have you ever been in a situation where your kid took 3 hours to do 10 minutes…

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Prepare for 504 or IEP Meetings with a Lawyer’s 4 Best Tips

Navigating the world of disabilities and education can be confusing. To ensure that parents are well prepared…

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Selecting a College for your Child with ADHD

ADHD does not have to be a barrier to college success, but finding the right fit for…

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Getting a 504 for ADHD: One Mom’s Success Story

Two Attempts at Clearing the 504 Hurdle By Carolyn McGown The school year was picking up speed…

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Dyslexia and ADHD: Identifying, Understanding and Treating Reading Disorders in Children

Studies show that approximately 50-60% of people with ADHD also have a learning disability. The most common…

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