vendredi 26 janvier 2018

Becoming An Active Partner In Your Youngster's 504 Plan ADHD

By Eric Hamilton


So many children are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder that it seems to have grown to epic proportions. The cause is still being argued by the scientific community. In the meantime, there are kids struggling with inappropriate behaviors, short attention spans, and difficulty interacting with others. In order to optimize the academic experience for these special kids, school systems are implementing specific programs. As the parent, you have a right to be an active partner in your youngster's 504 plan ADHD.

The intention is to assist attention deficit kids with additional testing time, note taking, and making audio books available for those who have trouble reading. If you are a parent of one of these special children, you have to be proactive. Teachers and administrators need to be put on notice that you expect to be actively involved in planning meetings. During these meetings you can give your input on your child's strengths and what worked well for him in the past.

Schools have a tendency to standardize these plans because it is less time consuming to do so. It is not as effective for the affected children however. What works for one child may not have any effect on another. Attention deficit can be specific to each individual. Some kids are hyperactive, and others are inattentive.

You have unique insight into your child's mind. You should have a clear understanding of what your child's plan entails. Teachers can discuss how they handle specific issues in the classroom and how they provide special assistance. They may not have information about what measures are taken when your youngster is outside the classroom on field trips or at assemblies.

When you are reading the descriptions of plans like these, you may notice terms that seem vague and arbitrary. They may also contain legal language you aren't familiar with. If you see something you don't understand, ask that it be explained to you. When terminology is vague, you can request that specific language be included in your kid's plans to make it clear to everyone exactly what services will be provided, how, and when.

When you have questions about some aspect of your kid's plan, you need to know who to ask. The classroom teacher and the school nurse may be able to help you with specific issues. The committee leader is the person you need to contact if you have questions about overall planning or when you are concerned that the agreed upon plan isn't being followed. The committee leader is the person with the ultimate responsibility for implementing the plans.

Your participation in your little one's education and special academic requirements will be an ongoing process. It takes much more than attendance at one meeting a year. You may have to remind the administration that you want to be involved. You have to sit with your child and get his feedback.

Every child deserves the best education possible. That includes kids with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities and diseases. As a concerned parent, you have the right to know how your kid's school addresses these challenges.




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