That means if most students get 60 minutes to complete a test, accommodated individuals would get 90 minutes. The most common extension is time and a half.

Individuals should not be penalized for missed answers due to a lack of ability to attend.

Even if they know an answer on a test, they might not be able to focus enough to answer it in a specific amount of time. If you think about a child who has difficulty attending (ADHD-Inattentive Subtype), they struggle to maintain intense focus under time pressure. This is probably the most common accommodation offered by schools for any student with a disability. In this article, we will share some of the most common accommodations for ADHD, why they are needed and what they might look like for your child! Common Accommodations for ADHD: Extended Time We here at Progress Parade want to empower our parents to understand their students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and 504 plans as well as help IEP teams develop the best IEPs possible for each of our students. Many parents send their kids to school trusting that their teachers are providing the best support possible for their neurodiverse children when at school. The school system and specifically special education is an alphabet soup of acronyms and processes that can feel like a giant black box. Navigating 504 plans and IEP plans can be next to impossible as a parent advocating for their children in schools.

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