As a result, many students with ADHD repeat a grade or drop out of school early. Fortunately, with the right combination of appropriate educational practices, medication, and counseling, these outcomes can be avoided. Although parents have the option of taking their child to a private practitioner for evaluation and educational services, most children with ADHD qualify for free services within the public schools. Steps are taken to ensure that each child with ADHD receives an education that meets his or her unique needs. The IEP outlines the specific skills the child needs to develop as well as appropriate learning activities that build on the child's strengths.
Parents play an important role in the process.
The Act guarantees appropriate services and a public education to children with disabilities from ages 3 to 21. Children who do not qualify for services under IDEA can receive help under an earlier law, the National Rehabilitation Act, Section 504, which defines disabilities more broadly. Under one law or another, most children can receive the services they need. When necessary, ask the teacher or boss to repeat instructions rather than guess. Break large assignments or job tasks into small, simple tasks.