ADHD is now a specific disability under federal law

Aug 25, 2016 by

The new federal guidelines classifying ADHD as a specific disability make clear that school districts should evaluate students who may have the disorder even if they show high academic performance. Parents are entitled to ask that a district evaluate a student.

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