Testing & Accommodations: 504 & IEP Plans

Fine Tune Psychiatry’s Psychiatrists provide comprehensive IEP and 504 evaluations for children and teens with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, and other mental health or psychiatric conditions. We are currently accepting new patients for both in-person and virtual consultations across Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey, helping families secure the educational accommodations and school support their child needs to succeed academically and emotionally.

Our team takes a comprehensive approach to create individualized educational accommodation recommendations for children with learning differences, neurodivergence, and mental health conditions. Whether your child may benefit from an IEP or a 504 Plan, we guide families through every step of the evaluation and documentation process to help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Understanding IEP and 504 Accommodations

A 504 Plan helps students with disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, autism, learning disabilities, and other forms of neurodivergence receive accommodations that support success in a general education environment. Common 504 accommodations may include extended testing time, movement breaks, sensory-friendly classroom adjustments, organizational support, preferential seating, and reduced-distraction testing environments.

An Individualized Education Plan (IEP), on the other hand, is a legally mandated document that outlines specific goals, accommodations, and support services for students with documented learning disabilities. IEPs ensure that children receive the structured assistance they need in the classroom to thrive academically.

What Diagnoses Might Qualify a Child for a 504 or IEP Plan?

Children with a wide range of learning, developmental, psychiatric, and neurodivergent conditions may qualify for school accommodations and educational support services through an IEP or 504 Plan, including:

• Specific learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia
• ADHD and executive functioning challenges
• Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodivergent conditions
• Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and school avoidance
• Depression, mood disorders, and emotional regulation difficulties
• Sensory processing challenges and behavioral concerns
• Other psychiatric or developmental conditions impacting academic performance, attention, communication, or classroom participation

If you are seeking an IEP evaluation or 504 Plan support, Fine Tune Psychiatry can provide clinical recommendation and school-ready documentation to help your child access the accommodations and educational support they deserve. We accept most major commercial insurances.

Why Choose Fine Tune Psychiatry for IEP and 504 Recommendations?

Fine Tune Psychiatry combines expert psychiatric care with deep experience supporting children and adolescents in academic settings. Our Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners provide comprehensive evaluations for IEP and 504 accommodations related to ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. We collaborate closely with families, schools, therapists, and pediatricians to ensure recommendations are individualized, evidence-based, and aligned with your child’s educational needs. Medication management and ongoing psychiatric support are also available when appropriate.

Why Families Trust Fine Tune Psychiatry:

• Fellowship-Trained, Board-Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners specializing in pediatric mental health
• Licensed Therapists & Doctoral-Level Psychologists
• Clinicians with academic backgrounds and teaching experience at institutions such as Johns Hopkins, University of Pennsylvania, Tufts Hospital, Children’s Hospital of
• Philadelphia (CHOP) and other leading institutions
• Appointments typically available within 2-3 weeks
• Convenient in-office and online options for children and adolescents
• Treatment for co-occurring psychiatric conditions
• Holistic care approach—addressing the whole child, not just the diagnosis
• Collaboration with your child’s other healthcare providers
• 60-minute initial sessions and 20 to 30-minute follow-ups
• Most major insurance plans accepted

For more information, visit our general Child & Adolescent Psychiatry page.