52 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2018 I f your child is managing dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, autism or any learning disorders, then you know how difficult it is to ensure your child succeeds in the classroom. As a parent it can be frustrating to wonder: Is my child being supported the right way? Are these grades really indicative of their ability? What do they really experience when they get off the school bus?  While this is not an exhaustive list of what parents can do to make sure their child is supported once they step foot on campus, these three tips are a great starting point for making sure our stu- dents succeed this year – no matter their learning style.   WORK WITH THE SCHOOL TO BUILD AN IEP AnIEP,orIndividualizedEducationPlan,isadocumentthatlists specific accommodations and modifications a teacher is required to provide for a child in their classroom. IEP’s work as a contract between teacher, student and family, stipulating certain adjust- ments for a child to accommodate their learning disability. Ask your school counselors how to set up accommodations for your child and make sure that you are relaying information effectively between your child’s doctor and counselors. If there is an evalua- tion process to engage with the school, it’s better to start this at the beginning of the school year.  ENSURE YOUR CHILD IS GETTING BREAKS AT HOME Students with ADD or ADHD are more likely to lose interest quickly in an activity. Providing brain breaks is important to sus- tain energy and focus throughout longer time spans. Eagle Moun- By Jeff LeBlanc | Contributor EMBRACE! m'brās/ verb Embrace! was created to provide information and human interest articles to help families with differently-abled children. Whether your child has ADHD, Autism, Down syndrome or any other special need that qualifies him or her for programs in public schools, we will be researching and covering important, educational and inspiring content that addresses a wide variety of issues. 3 Key Ways to Ensure Your Child with Learning Differences is Supported in School “It’s important to take a multisensory approach to learning. Kids with ADD and ADHD need to be engaged in multiple ways…” -Peyton McCarron, Center Director of Explore Horizons tutoring center in Frisco