WISCONSINAttention Deficit Disorder Accommodations within School
A Guide to Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act
What is Attention Deficit Disorder?
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder. Many students with ADD or ADD display behavior that may seem inappropriate such as: impulsiveness, lack of attention, and hyperactivity. In most occurrences these symptoms appear by age seven. While the exact cause of this disorder is not known, several treatment options are available. Medication, behavior modification, counseling, specific diets, and accommodations are often used to assist people with ADD and ADD. Click here to go to the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities.
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