Education Rights
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Education
The Truth About Attention Deficit Disorder
A study assessing some truths about attention deficit disorder, mainly focusing on the individuals with very high IQs who also have ADD.
A Practical Guide for People with Disabilities who Want to go to College
You have disabilities and wish to go to college, but you don’t know too much about educational opportunities available after high school. This guide provides information on just that, as well as information on what to expect and how to secure the proper resources and support networks needed for success. Topics include: choosing the correct school for you, locating resources at school, how to pay for college, what student life is like, etc.
Caring for Children with ADHD: A Resource Toolkit for Clinicians
A comprehensive guide for diagnosing ADHD, various treatment methods, and information on support for parents of children with ADHD.
The Proper Purpose of Assessments in the IEP process
Testing a child should be much more than a score. It should also include an assessment of the child’s functioning so he or she may learn to overcome their individual challenges. An IEP should be sculpted to meet a child’s need and should track the progress of the child’s educational growth.
The Children Left Behind
Many children who have ADHD are not diagnosed, and many parents think their child is just going through a phase and thus do not seek help for their child. What actions can schools and parents do to help their ADHD children?
TDAH: ¿Mi niño la tiene? – en Español/Spanish
¿Cuáles son las señas de la TDAH? TDAH es la abreviación de trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad. Los niños con TDAH pueden tener un comportamiento hiperactivo, falta de atención y dificultad para concentrarse. La mayorÃa de los niños con TDAH tienen señas tanto de hiperactividad como de problemas de atención. Sin embargo, algunos … Read more