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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are at APS. Kids with ADHD sometimes qualify for an IEP, which means they need special instruction and accommodations like extra time, and sometimes qualify for a 504 plan, which just grants accommodations.

The Parent Resource Center had a lot of information on the process on their website. I found the Student Support Manual really helpful when my kid was going through the process initially. They also have a ton of archived webinars.

https://www.apsva.us/parent-resource-center/

Extra time is a common accommodation and I have never heard of much push back on that one. There is also a special education class called Instructional Studies that is supposed to teach executive function skills. I think there is a non- special ed version too. My experience with this at the middle school level is that it just completely depends on the teacher and the mix of students. Sometimes it’s been amazing scaffolding for keeping my kid on track and sometimes it’s been essentially a study hall.

My personal experience has been that a private executive function coach has been a lot more effective for this because it’s one on one. Of course, that’s out of pocket and they aren’t cheap, but I think of it as paying to outsource the nagging to keep our relationship intact. A lot offer services online, so that is something you can start now.[/quote]

Different poster, but also in APS looking for an EF coach that can really personalize their approach.  Do you have any names you’d be willing to share?[/quote]

I got the name of our executive function coach from a list at the Parent Resource Center at APS, including some current and former APS teachers. If you call, they can send it to you. It’s got a lengthy disclaimer about how it’s not an endorsement, etc.

Another good place to find ADHD resources is the CHADD Resource Fair, which is next weekend. It’s got a good collection of tutors, EF coaches, therapists, etc as well as private schools that can accommodate ADHD.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chadd-2024-adhd-resource-fair-tickets-1014825068097?aff=oddtdtcreator

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