NARCOLEPSY RESOURCE GROUP
Common Problems Experienced by PWN in school:
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Falling asleep
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Often late
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Problems with organization
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Not able to focus
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Not able to remember
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Problem with keeping a schedule
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What you can do about it.
Talk to your child's sleep doctor and the school for accomodations. The school should set up one or both of the following, and if the school will not do either one, then you do have recourse, which can be found in links below:
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504
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IEP
Typical accomodations for students with Narcolepsy:
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Naps
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Flexible schedules
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Longer test taking times
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Help with taking notes
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Change of policy regarding absences
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Taped Texts
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Notetakers
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Readers, and more.
What is a 504?
504 refers to the section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which can be found here. Instead of explaining about the 504, links are provided to helpful information:
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Wiki's Section 504 general information - I strongly suggest that you view the external links found at the bottom of this page.
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US Dept Ed FAPE - this info will apply for an IEP as well.
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US Dept Ed Office Civil Rights - "Questions and Answers on Disability Discrimination under Section 504 and Title II" - includes info for colleges.
What is an IEP?
An IEP is an Individualized Education Plan, which is a written statement of the educational program designed to meet a child's individual needs. Every child who receives special education services must have an IEP.
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Wiki's IEP general information - I strongly suggest that you also view the external links found at the bottom of the page.
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US Dept of Ed - A Guide to the Individualized Education Program
Click here to learn What is the difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan?
Also try this link. The info at the top is important. It discusses which of the two may be more important for your child.
