Thriive — The App for Neurodivergent Families

Free to start. Thriive helps parents of neurodivergent kids (ADHD, autism, dyslexia & more) track what matters, spot patterns and advocate with confidence.

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Getting School Accommodations

Your child isn't getting the support they need at school and you don't know your rights

Steps

  1. Learn your rights: schools have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments for children with additional needs
  2. Request a meeting with the learning support team and ask for your child to be formally supported
  3. Suggest specific accommodations: extra time, movement breaks, visual schedules, modified homework
  4. Put all requests in writing (email) so there's a record
  5. If school refuses, contact a parent advocacy service for free, impartial advice

What you need

Knowledge of your rights, written communication, parent advocacy contact details

Why it works

Schools have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments, but many parents don't know what to ask for or how to frame it. Having specific, practical asks — rather than vague concerns — makes it much easier for schools to act. Written communication creates accountability and a paper trail.

Age guidance

Relevant from school entry onwards. Accommodations should be reviewed and updated each year as your child's needs evolve.

Real-world example

A parent went to a meeting with the learning support team with three specific requests: a fidget tool, a visual timetable, and a 5-minute warning before transitions. All three were agreed and implemented within a week. The specificity made it easy for the school to say yes.

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