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Ask The Expert: Academic evaluations – What parents need to knowAsk The Expert

Original Air Date December 7, 2015 | 2:00 PM


Missy Alexander Parent Educator

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If your child had ADHD they could be eligible for specific accommodations at school. Discover the differences between Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Learn about the process for determining your child’s education needs including the eligibility process, how to request an evaluation and steps to take after the school has made a decision.

The information provided by CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD is supported by Cooperative Agreement Number NU38DD000002 funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).