Accommodations at School: Who Deserves Them?
When a professional recommends helpful tools it's because there is a real need — and they can really pay off
Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD
en EspañolAccommodations — school-based interventions for children with learning disorders or other difficulties — don’t need to be used all the time, but they need to be available to help a child reach his or her potential.
Last reviewed or updated on September 23, 2025.
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