IEP or 504? School Accommodations for Teens with POTS, EDS, and Chronic Illness When your teenager is diagnosed with a chronic medical condition like Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), or another long-term health condition, school suddenly becomes much more complicated. You may find yourself wondering: Does my child qualify for a 504 Plan? Should they have an IEP instead? What accommodations should I ask for? How do I help the school ...
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Helping Teens with EDS Navigate High School Successfully
Helping Teens with EDS Navigate High School Successfully High school can be exciting, challenging, and full of opportunities for growth. But for teens living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), getting through a typical school day often requires much more planning than most people realize. Pain, fatigue, joint instability, frequent injuries, and the physical demands of moving from class to class can make school exhausting. Because many students with EDS "look fine" on the outside, teachers ...
School Tips for Teens with POTS: Managing Symptoms During the School Day
School Tips for Teens with POTS: Managing Symptoms During the School Day For most teenagers, a long school day can be tiring. But for teens living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), simply making it from first period to the final bell can require tremendous physical and mental effort. Standing in crowded hallways, climbing multiple flights of stairs, carrying a heavy backpack, sitting through long classes, and trying to stay focused while managing dizziness or fatigue can ...
20 Executive Function Strategies That Help Teens Stay Organized
20 Executive Function Strategies That Actually Help Teens Stay Organized If you've ever wondered why your teenager can spend hours researching their favorite hobby but forget to turn in homework they finished three days ago, you're not alone. Executive functioning challenges affect many teens, especially those with ADHD, autism, AuDHD, anxiety, learning disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental differences. These skills include planning, organizing, remembering information, managing time, ...
How to Build a Simple Skincare Routine as a Teen
How to Build a Simple Skincare Routine as a Teen If you've ever walked through the skincare aisle, you know how overwhelming it can be. There are hundreds of cleansers, serums, masks, creams, and treatments all promising perfect skin. It's easy to think you need a 10-step routine to have healthy skin—but that's simply not true. For most teens, a simple skincare routine is actually the best place to start. Your skin is still changing during the teenage years, and using too many products can ...
Why Back-to-School Can Feel So Overwhelming for Teens with AuDHD
Why Back-to-School Can Feel So Overwhelming for Teens with AuDHD For many families, back-to-school season brings excitement, fresh notebooks, new teachers, and the anticipation of a new beginning. But for teens with AuDHD—a combination of autism and ADHD—the start of a new school year can feel anything but exciting. While other students may simply be adjusting to an earlier alarm clock, teens with AuDHD are often navigating multiple challenges at the same time. New routines, crowded ...