CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) ’s Post

CHADD’s Public Policy Committee is searching for special education attorneys interested in supporting students who have ADHD and furthering policies that help meet their specific needs. Are you interested? Email PublicPolicy@CHADD.org to apply or for more information. Learn more about our public policy committee’s work at https://lnkd.in/gqpAfz7i. #education #educationlaw #publicpolicy #educationattorney #educationlawyer #publicservice

We are excited to bring you our second video in our Special Education Law Interview Series! In this video, we asked Crystal Grant, J.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Law at Duke University about what parents can ask from their child's school if they suspect that their child has ADHD and it may be impacting their learning. Check out the video here (with subtitles): https://lnkd.in/eVdzrPcp. #ADHDinGirls #ThinkingDifferently #DukeHealth #ADHDResources #ADHDCommunity"

#CollegeAccommodationWeek Day 4 A parent in my Facebook group asked this question The answer is colleges have to *consider* such a request. But what happens next is complicated. (Check my feed for a blogpost offering more info.)Learn more: https://bit.ly/LDBlog137x #DisabilityAccess #CollegeAccommodations #ADHDparent #DyslexiaParent #LearningDisabilities #IEP #SpecialEducation #schoolpsychology

🌟 Students who get their needs met and who feel ‘seen’ at school are much more likely to stay in school. 🌟 Providing appropriate, supportive services at school provides the foundation for positive outcomes throughout life. 🌟 Ensuring the school environment is structured to meet the needs of students is an essential factor in positive life experiences during and after school. To learn more about advocating for students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and other Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, we invite you to sign up for our webinar, Advocating for an FASD-Informed IEP, held via zoom on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024. Registrants will have access to a recording of the training for 45 days after the training date. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gbRtwN8Z #FASD #Neurodiversity #AccessibleEducation #IEP #Advocacy #SpecialEducation #Families [Transcript] Lack of accurate identification of student needs leads to a lack of appropriate services and supports, which in turn leads to high risk for school failure, school drop-out, school push-out, and involvement with the juvenile justice system. But we can change this narrative! We can identify student needs accurately and early. We can provide them with appropriate and supportive services, and by doing so, we increase students’ sense of belonging and confidence at school, as well as improving both school and life outcomes.

Things that are now stuck in my head:- 1. On there being absolutely no evidence the student has done what they have been accused of doing, the university Investigating Officer said: “I am concerned you lack insight into your actions” 2. On introducing medical evidence from a clinical psychologist the Investigating Officer said: “it’s not from a GP so we shouldn’t accept it” (not true). 3. On reporting a newly diagnosed disability the university told the student: “you should have told us sooner and anyway your adjustments would be the same” (not true). #students #highereducation #university #appeals #complaints #disability #disabiltysupport

Did you know that studies have shown that individuals with autism are more likely to experience barriers to healthcare services? DocGo Director of Nursing Scott Doolan breaks down some of the barriers that create these healthcare disparities and how mobile health services like DocGo On-Demand make care more accessible and comfortable for people in the autism community. #autismacceptancemonth

If you missed our webinar on "Planning for Transition into Adulthood for Adolescents with Special Needs", you can watch it now! And make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and be the first to view all of our programs and videos! https://lnkd.in/ebMPZ9P3

Wish more of these important posts depicted all of the far older children currently STILL awaiting assessment whilst they prepare for adulthood. Unsupported problems do not disappear over time…and with the self-consciousness and self-awareness that comes with age, so too do the increasing impacts on mental health and wellbeing. Would be very interested to see how delayed diagnosis impacts on employment and other quality of life outcomes for a more long-term understanding of what this really means for these children (and the adults they will grow to be) 🤔 Support SEND for life, not just for school! #supportSENDforlife #brokensystems

Our education system is broken, and this has a greater impact on children with additional needs. Classroom sizes are too large for inclusive practice in mainstream, and teachers are under too much pressure from an unwieldy curriculum to develop their own practice. TAs and additional resources do not have sufficient funding. There are not enough specialist schools, and parents have to fight to get their child the support they need. Time for a complete cross-party overhaul of education that consults with teachers, psychologists, and other experts. Not supporting our children now is going to have a long-term impact on both individuals and the public purse. #SEND

Answer to the QOTD: Special education law applies to students with a wide range of disabilities, including health related disabilities. While special education services do encompass support for students with significant cognitive, physical, or developmental challenges, they also extend to students with less severe disabilities, such as learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, emotional disturbances, and speech or language impairments. #educationlaw #law #specialeducation #lawfirm #attorney #ieplawyers #attorneys #lawyer #education #lawyers #legalservices #lawyersofinstagram #schoollawyer #edlawadvocate #specialneeds #specialedlawyer #specialeducation #specialeducationlaw #iep #specialeducationadvocate #childadvocates #specialeducationlawyers #specialneedsparenting #educationlaw #educationlawyer #iepadvocacy #dueprocess #learningdisabilities #specialneedsparent #specialeducationlawfirm #specialneedsfamily #iepadvocate #specialneedsadvocate #specialneedsdad #specialneedsmom #iepmeeting #cognitivelyimpaired #learningdisability #ieps #specialeducationattorney