I've told the school multiple times that my daughter needs accommodations. They keep saying she's 'fine' because she's not disruptive — she's the inattentive type so she just sits there quietly struggling. They won't do an IEP, won't adjust anything. I'm hitting a brick wall.
3 replies
Lisa W
3 March 2026
Put EVERYTHING in writing. Email, not verbal. Request a formal meeting and CC the principal. Bring the diagnostic report and specific recommendations from your paed or psych. Schools respond to documentation. If they still won't act, you can escalate to the regional office or contact your state's disability discrimination contact.
Michelle K
3 March 2026
Girls with inattentive ADHD are the MOST overlooked group. They're not squeaky wheels so they don't get the oil. Ask the school: 'What is her academic performance compared to her cognitive ability?' If there's a gap, that's impairment, even if she's not disruptive.
Kate P
3 March 2026
We had this exact problem. In the end, we requested an SSP (Student Support Plan) instead of an IEP — sometimes the language matters. Also, having the paediatrician write a letter directly to the school made a HUGE difference. External professional opinion carries weight.
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