Free appropriate public education (FAPE) is a special service offered for children and adolescents who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities. Under this service, people with ADHD and learning disabilities have access to educational opportunities that are equal or similar to the opportunities available for young people without these disabilities.
Two laws exist to ensure that children with ADHD have access to FAPE. These laws are Section 504 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Section 504 offers help for children who only need minor adjustments to their school day and is often easier to qualify for. To qualify for FAPE under Section 504, a child must have a mental condition or physical condition that impairs a "major life activity," requiring the child to need unique educational interventions.
IDEA is designed for children with ADHD who also have learning disabilities. Extensive testing is required to gain benefits under IDEA, and the modifications offered under this law are often more comprehensive and extensive than the assistance offered under Section 504.
Free appropriate public education (FAPE) is a special service
offered for children and adolescents who have attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities. Under this
service, people with ADHD and learning disabilities...
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Dr. Michael Roizen answered:Every single child in America, including those with disabilities like ADHD, is entitled to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE), regardless of ability or disability. That means your school system is required by law to do its best to accommodate your child’s needs and provide whatever services and specialists are needed to ensure your child gets the education that suits his needs and abilities.Every single child in America, including those with disabilities like ADHD, is entitled to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE), regardless of ability or disability. That means your school system is required by law to do its best to... More
Dr. Douglas Severance answered:Free appropriate public education (FAPE) is a special service offered for children and adolescents who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities. Under this service, people with ADHD and learning disabilities have access to educational opportunities that are equal or similar to the opportunities available for young people without these disabilities.
