11/18/2025
In today’s educational landscape, some parents worry: “Will getting a diagnosis or 504 plan disadvantage my child?”
The truth is, evaluations exist to help, not hinder. When schools have clear documentation, they’re better equipped to provide accommodations and support that meet a student’s needs.
An evaluation doesn’t define your child; it clarifies how they learn and function best. It empowers teachers and families to work together so your child can reach their potential, not despite their differences, but because of how they uniquely think and grow.
Knowledge is never a disadvantage. It’s the first step toward understanding.