Get 504 Accommodation Checklist

During the 504 plan meeting, share what you know about your child's personality, interests, strengths, and struggles. Describe how your child manages homework and studying for tests. Also, tell the team about any activities outside of school. This will give the school insight into your child's abilities and interests.

Sample Accommodations for Anxiety or OCD: Separate set of books for home. Has own set of supplies (crayons, scissors, tape) vs. using community supplies. May take hand-outs first before others have touched them. Scheduled bathroom breaks/use of low traffic bathroom. May leave class a minute early to avoid hallway congestion.

Reasonable accommodations for anxiety can include remote work, a support animal, a rest area, a modified break schedule, a flexible schedule, and shifts in schedule. The type of anxiety you have, your limitations, and your employer's resources will determine what accommodation is appropriate.

STUDENTS PROTECTED UNDER SECTION 504 To be protected under Section 504, a student must be determined to: (1) have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; or (2) have a record of such an impairment; or (3) be regarded as having such an impairment.

If your child needs specially designed instruction, and not just accommodations, request an IEP. If your child has anxiety and/or depression, you certainly want 504 accommodations for anxiety and depression. However, accommodations will accommodate for a lack of skill.

Review Current Accommodations and Modifications Do they work for my child? Does the school implement the accommodations and modifications in my child's plan? Does the IEP or 504 plan state that my child will have an adaptation or does it use phrases like may have, when available, would benefit from, or if necessary?

Some suggestions for children with anxiety disorders include: Extra time and warnings before transitions. Preferential seating (near the door, near the front of the room, near the teacher's desk) Clearly stated and written expectations (behavioral and academic) Frequent check-ins for understanding.

Eating well. Spending time outdoors in nature. Spending time with family and friends. Reducing stress.

Common 504 Accommodations for ADHD extended time to finish assignments. preferential seating in the classroom. reduced homework assignments. alternative testing accommodations, such as using audio recordings of lectures or getting extra preparation time before tests. break periods during classes.