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Attention Deficit Disorder
The School System: Know Your Rights By Gwen Morrison
ADD/ADHD is a commonly misunderstood disorder. In order to help your child succeed in the school environment, it is important to know your rights and the rights of your child.
Myth:Knowledge is power. As a parent, it is important to be aware of your child's rights within the school system. You have a right to expect your child's school to be supportive, informed and receptive to all aspects of your child's needs.
Congress re-authorized IDEA in the spring of 1997. This legislation has been providing access to a free public education for children with disabilities for more than 20 years. It guarantees that all students through the age of 21 will receive free appropriate public education regardless of their disability.
Sandra Rief, MA, an educational consultant and author of several books on the topic of ADD/ADHD and school systems, including How to Reach & Teach ADD/ADHD Children and The ADD/ADHD Checklist, states that under IDEA, children with ADD/ADHD typically receive special education and related services under the Specific Learning Disabilities category.