Category: Accommodations, IEPs & 504 Plans
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Effective IEPs for Students with ADHD: Present Levels of Performance
Present Levels of Performance: What Box? It’s a common misconception that students with ADHD solely have 504 plans. While a 504 plan can offer sufficient support for some with ADHD, others, especially those with co-occurring conditions, might have needs that better align with an IEP. ADHD is categorized under Other Health Impairment in IDEA. As…
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Accommodations for Students with ADHD
Accommodations are Evidenced Based Interventions Accommodations are one of the most effective evidence-based interventions available for students with ADHD in school. When designed correctly and implemented with fidelity, they immediately improve the fit between the student, the task, and the environment , reducing barriers to performance without changing the curriculum or the standard. And yet,…
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Effective Visual Schedules for ADHD
Ample research supports using visual schedules in the classroom as proactive whole-class behavior management. Visual Schedules are well supported by evidence to support a student with ADHD in the classroom environment. Most agree that posting the day’s schedule is a common teaching practice in general education. We all use a schedule. We just call them…