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[quote=Anonymous]You need to ask the school for a 504 plan. If he passed all his classes but failed exams, why is he being retained - is he in private school? If he's in public, he should have a 504 plan. If he's in private, he should still have a plan even if the school doesn't call it a 504 plan. Private schools are obligated to make reasonable accommodations under the ADA. He should have 50% extra time for exams at a minimum. That is standard for ADHD due to the impulsivity and need to constantly redirect attention. There are other very common accommodations - copy of class notes, test on paper, signing calendar/planner once hmwk is written in it, etc. YMMV as to what he needs. Executive Function Therapy can be helpful (but it's not re-imbursed by insurance), but more than that give him books and watch videos about ADHD so he understands what his brain does well and how he can structure himself. For both of you - look at podcasts and videos by ADDitude magazine. [/quote]
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