Implications for practice, is simple. As a teacher or counselor, document every meeting and communications with the ARD team, with the parents, and with child. Review IEP as often as required or upon request. If the IEP is not producing adequate results with any one student, it is necessary to work together with the teachers and parents to improve or change IEP. Each student and family situation is unique, and it may be necessary to adjust an IEP to better suit an individual child. What works for one child with ADHD, may not work for the next one. Communication with the ARD team, teachers, and parents is essential, as is actively listening to each party involved.
