Wednesday, January 17, 2018

A Simple Guide To Creating A Good ADHD 504 Plan For Your Kid

By Peter Hall


Your child is like any other and should learn normally. That being said, your boy or child could still need some help at school. Every child has their challenges. You and the 504 committee should be able to create a good ADHD 504 plan that allows the kid to learn alongside their mates. The following tips can help you along the way.

You are the person most interested in the education of your kid, so you need to be part of the process. Right off the bat, have the school of your child know that you want full involvement and will attend all the 504 committee meetings. The committee usually has no objection to such a request. At the meeting, share with them on how your kid learns best. Talk about what approaches have worked in the past, remember you are an expert when it comes to their strengths and weaknesses.

Because the child in question is different than any other learner, the plan being developed for them should be built on this understanding. You want real value for your kid. A child who is hyperactive will require an approach that is different from the one an impulsive kid or inattentive kid would need. Ensure the 504 committees have made all the required modifications deemed necessary to support the training of the learner.

Ensure that the plans are as comprehensive as possible. It needs to cover every area where your child needs support. Your child needs support in the classroom and outside of it. He or she will require some help when taking tests or during physical training. Ensure the committee covers every aspect relating to the needs of your loved one so as to make it as effective as can be.

When it comes the time to share the modifications and accommodations needed in the program, be as detailed as possible. Ensure the 504 program specifically mentions specific services and supports to be included. There should not be any unclear statement. If it says, your child will enjoy certain technological support, let there be clarity as to the name of the technology, when and where it shall be administered.

Different players will be needed to implement the plan. It is critical to have their names, and that of a leading person put down somewhere in it. Everyone involved should leave the meeting knowing what is required of them. If you need to contact the 504 committee in the future, the chairperson should be reachable. Take home with you a copy of the deliberations.

Engage all parties involved on an ongoing basis to stay informed on the progress of the plan. For example, if it had recommended that the child sits at the front, ask the teacher if they think this is working for the kid. Asking helpful questions about progress will help the people involved figure how best to assist.

The committee should review the program once every year. This ensures that it keeps pace with the changing child needs. You can call the school in advance and ask them when the annual meeting will take place. As the child matures, modifications should be made in the program to reflect the changing needs.




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