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School counselors and administrators in private schools typically approve academic accommodations after reviewing the student’s psycho-educational or neuropsychological testing report.Ī 504 plan is provided for students under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Public schools typically require a 504 Plan or an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to be approved prior to a student becoming eligible for accommodations. Once recommended by a psychologist or a physician, the academic accommodations are provided through different mechanisms in public and private schools. The purpose of these accommodations is to help a student with ADHD demonstrate what he or she has learned, to the best of his or her ability. Psycho-educational or neuropsychological testing is typically required to receive academic accommodations.

Structured breaks for longer assignments and projects so that the student does not become overwhelmed by the attentional demands required.

Immediate positive feedback should be provided for on-task behavior.

Behavioral redirection if the student turns in incomplete assignments or is observed to be off-task.

Preferential seating in classrooms to improve focus during academic instruction.

A distraction-reduced setting for taking tests to optimize focus and concentration.

Extended time on testing, including on standardized testing (50% extended time).

Academic accommodations typically granted for students who struggle with clinically significant attention problems include the following: Is your child eligible for academic accommodations? Parents and students often wonder about qualifying for academic accommodations, including extra time on standardized testing, in the context of a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Academic Accommodations and ADHD Written by: Rebecca L.