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I don't know if OP's child has a severe or mild case of ADHD.  Assuming it is mild-moderate and there is a glimmer of possibility it could be managed by accommodations there is no consistency in how it is addressed in the school.  One PP mentioned that in 2nd grade they had tried 10 different accommodations without a formal 504.  After two years and two meetings with guidance counselor and teacher plus EMT and an outside diagnosis, we were just starting to try some of the things PP listed. We were doing research and trying to suggest accommodations  to them but it seemed to me it would be more efficient if there was a checklist standard for ADHD/symptoms of ADHD that the teacher can work with the parent on which accommodations to try and feedback and what has been done.  If 5-10% of kids are being diagnosed we can't be the first nor the last so why does it feel like we are a pioneer going into these meetings?[/quote]

PP, from what I'm seeing now that my kids are getting older, many of the things that were done in 504 plans are now being done as best practices and you don't need anything special.  They are just offered and implemented when appropriate and necessary.  When we had my son's EMT and then IEP meetings earlier this year, I was surprised that so many of the concerns I raised were already being accommodated.  [/quote]

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