Executive Function and ADHD Resources to Help School-Based OTs Navigate IEPs You grow weary of hearing the word “effort,” tired of the constant mention of “illegible handwriting,” and exhausted from explaining that the student’s challenges lie not in fine motor skills, but in executive function. Removing them from the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) to attend…
Part 2: Writing Compliant Present Levels of Performance In the first post in our IEP series, we learned ” where” to best document the impact of ADHD on our student’s present level of performance. Read it here if you missed it. Now, let’s explore “how”. Many school based professionals find themselves struggling to write…
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…