GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
ADHD
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does not require schools to provide special education for students diagnosed with ADHD.
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states that teacher observations are not permitted in the identification process.
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mandates that schools assess children suspected of having ADHD.
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requires a physician’s statement before a child is eligible for special education.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Federal Law Protects Students from Disability Discrimination Regardless of how well he or she performs in school, a student who has trouble concentrating, reading, thinking, organizing or prioritizing projects, among other important tasks, because of ADHD may have a disability and be protected under Section 504.
Detailed explanation-2: -The 504 Plan is a plan developed to ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the law and is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives accommodations that will ensure their academic success and access to the learning environment.
Detailed explanation-3: -A few examples of 504 accommodations include: getting extra time on a test; sitting at the front of the class to reduce distractions; having a handrail or ramp installed in the school; having a test read to them; and classroom changes to manage food allergies.