Recently our staff was asked if children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder were protected under the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. This parent wrote that if in fact Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder was included in the Disabilities Act, her child was being discriminated against by his school. Parents want the very best for their children. And people tend to want everything that they feel that they are entitled to from the government. But sometimes we can expect too much from our public agencies, and sometimes we look in the wrong places for help. The answer to this question is somewhat long and complicated. So we will begin with writing that while someone with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may qualify for protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act, not everyone with the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder will qualify. And that may include you or your child.
