i found this out and my childs school keeps denieing it

[klarashephard]

It's important to understand your rights as a parent. Additionally, when establishing a 504 plan or an IEP the district can provide you an advocate at no cost in order to accompany you. You can also contact a non-profit educational attorney within your region. In most cases they charge you little to no cost depending on your income. It is also important to establish additional time on State Testing even if your child's current School says that it is not necessary. The reason why you want to get this establish early on is, because once your child is in high school it's harder to get these accommodations approved. As so many other parents are trying to get these accommodations approved, so that way their child has additional time on the SAT's. Moreover, you want to also make sure that you have the right documentation in place, so that this way you can properly protect your child. For example a neuropsychologist or a pediatrician that specializes in behavior management and disabilities. Now this doesn't necessarily mean that you have to get rid of your child's current pediatrician as they both specialize in different fields. I would also look for a therapist that also has a background in education. All of these entities should be able to correspond with your child's school in order to make sure that your child has an individual plan that fits their needs. I really good professional will also offer to attend these meetings. A Therapist that have a background in education can also assist your child once they become an adult; with additional accommodations when they enter College. With all these resources in place it makes it very hard for the school to push your child out of school district. It also provides you with the necessary documentation in order for you to plead your case just in case you have to go to court, Child Protective Services want to communicate with you or your child gets in trouble with the law. If your child gets in trouble with the law you can always contact your local non-profit attorney who specializes in juvenile crimes.

[Ericanason]

My daughter is 11 years old and is diagnosed with ADHD she is not a bad kid but has typical ADHD behavior everyday she is kicked out of class and has to sit in like in house detention the teachers will say she got kicked out of class for talking to much moving around alot talk out of turn not paying attention I have gone down to the school several times and explained she had ADHD and these are all ADHD behaviours and that they are kicking her out of class every single day and not allowing her to be apart of the class and other children because of her having ADHD I have also requested that she be evaluated for an IEP or 504 plan and the principal told me no that my daughter does not need that but yet she is jus barely passing and not able to be apart of the classroom because of her ADHD related behaviours also her dr that specializes in ADHD had said her bringing a stress ball to school and squeezing it could be good way to maybe help her thru out the day and one of her teachers immediately told her put it away thats not aloud my daughter explained to her that her dr had suggested it the teacher responded with your not special put it away I'm really starting to believe this is discrimination against her for having ADHD idk what to do I have been in contact with her teachers and let them all know in the very beginning of the year about her ADHD and requested IEP and 504 plan but was told no but my child is being punished everyday for something she can't help any advice?

[Grandma01 in reply to Ericanason]

Hi there, hope all is going well. I believe you should get representation. Your child has the right to A FAFE education under the IDEA. A close family member or friend can also be good representative. The most important thing is for going forward is to educate yourself about the Americampl with disabilities act. Google everything you can. Even if it sounds like silly question.

That's how I ended up here on healthunlocked.

Best wishes.