Between the constant teacher calls about problem behaviors, the meetings with the principal, or the suspensions, the process of supporting your child with ADHD can not only feel overwhelming…it can feel hopeless. To top it off, sitting in meetings with various teachers and school professionals can be really intimidating. Even if you may feel like your child needs something more or something different, you question yourself or struggle to speak up. The truth is, it is intimidating for us too, even with our knowledge of special education laws and ADHD!

If you want to help your child, you have to begin educating yourself about your child's rights at school. And even though it might not feel like it, as a parent of a child with ADHD you have a LOT of rights.

Today, I am going to be sharing with you some key information from a very important letter that will help you feel a little more empowered to support your child with ADHD at school.

The Dear Colleague Letter

In 2016, the U.S. De...