Guides for parents
Practical, sourced guides for parents of kids with ADHD, dyslexia and other learning differences.
Homework with ADHD: what to do when your child is stuck before starting
For a lot of kids with ADHD, starting homework is the hardest part. Ten practical things to try tonight, from the CDC, the AAP and CHADD.
For parents · 504 plans and IEPs504 plan homework accommodations: examples to ask for
What a 504 plan is, how it differs from an IEP, and homework accommodations families ask for, with sources from the CDC, the U.S. Department of Education and Understood.
For parents · IEPsIEP homework accommodations: examples to ask for
What an IEP is, who qualifies, the difference between accommodations and modifications, and homework accommodations to ask about, with sources from IDEA, the Center for Parent Information and Resources and Understood.
For parents · DyslexiaDyslexia and reading homework: supports that help
What dyslexia is, why good reading instruction comes first, and practical supports for reading homework, including what research says about dyslexia fonts.
For parents · AutismHomework routines for autistic kids: what helps
Practical ways to make homework more predictable for autistic kids: visual schedules, first-then boards, clear steps, sensory-friendly spaces and breaks, with sources from autism organizations.
For parents · Working with schoolHow to talk to your child's teacher about homework
How to prepare for a homework conversation with your child's teacher, what to ask, how much homework is typical, and what to do if it doesn't help, with sources from Understood, Child Mind Institute and others.
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