Families, caregivers and students who are advocating for themselves will want to let their teachers know about their school accommodations or those of their child. If your child, or you, have a 504, an IEP, or general school accommodations, it is a good idea to use the resources on this page to inform your child’s or your teacher about school accommodations associated with tics or co-occurring conditions.

Teachers have many students and responsibilities. Receiving a letter or fact sheet specific to you or your child will help them stay mindful of your or your child’s needs and open the lines of communication. It is recommended that a letter describing accommodations, or a fact sheet, be sent to your child’s teacher either before school starts or during the first few weeks of school. This can be sent in an email, brought to school to give to teachers, or given to teachers and support staff at an initial meeting. It is a good idea to share this same information with all teachers that your child will have contact with as well as bus drivers, teacher aides, cafeteria workers, and other school personnel. Your child’s teacher or counselor will likely be willing to share the sheet or letter with anyone needed.