Many people assume that if they or their child have been recognized as having a disability and had IEP or Section 504 services in high school that they are automatically entitled to the same servic

Unfortunately, many criminal lawyers are not very familiar with disabilities and their impact on behavior. It would be especially hard to find an attorney with expertise in ADHD and LD.

There should be a team at the traumatic brain injury center where she was treated who can advise you on resources and programs. Discuss your concerns with this team.

With the surging popularity of video games and interactive technology, it is smart to worry about the effects that too much time spent in front of the computer or TV can have on your child.

You ask good questions; however, I cannot be specific. You need to sit down with the person who diagnosed him with an auditory processing problem and ask these questions.

Dear Deborah,

It is good to consider early intervention. As a parent, it is within your rights to request a 504 evaluation for your child. This evaluation is free and will be conducted at your public school.

I suspect that you have executive function disorders. These problems often become an issue starting in middle and then high school.

There is no easy or quick way to diagnose or treat ADHD. You need to be seen by a physician to establish the diagnosis and to receive treatment.

Any school policy which provides a blanket refusal of services to a category of children with disabilities may violate both the IDEA and Section 504 based on the failure to make an individualized d