Are you struggling to navigate the process of getting school services or accommodations for your child or teen with ADHD? It can be difficult – especially when they are getting good grades. This presentation will discuss these challenges and what support can look like for your child in school. It’s often up to parents to educate the educators, since many educators don’t understand the ADHD diagnosis, are hesitant to offer accommodations or are unfamiliar with legal guidelines. Real-life scenarios will be shared showing common obstacles and successes in working with the school and how to hold schools accountable. This presentation will also explore the importance of locating policies at the district, state, and federal levels so that you can best advocate for your child. This session will emphasize the value of including the child or teen in the conversations. This helps normalize the diagnosis, reinforcing that there is nothing wrong with having ADHD, and supports young people in learning to advocate for themselves as early as possible. Resources will be shared to provide roadmaps for parents on how best to understand the needs of their child/teen with ADHD and how to get those needs met.