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  • Can My Child With ADHD Get Accommodations in College? Well, Sometimes.

    Can My Child With ADHD Get Accommodations in College? Well, Sometimes.

    College students with disabilities can face more challenges compared to elementary and high school. This is especially true for students with ADHD. There are learning strategies for the college application process focused on accommodations. Some colleges/universities make it easier; review the list to learn what they are. The application process is more established on learning…

  • Turn Around Failing College Students with ADHD.  Educate the whole child.

    Turn Around Failing College Students with ADHD.  Educate the whole child.

    Of all the student body of public 4-year colleges and universities, 29% have enrolled in remedial classes.  Consider, nearly 80% had a high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.  Worst of all, students with ADHD perform well below those levels. How can this be?  What can we do? Living in a global economy of…

  • How to Find College Success for People with ADHD

    How to Find College Success for People with ADHD

    People with ADHD are less likely than others to attend college.  Lower graduation rates are often attributed to greater psychological difficulties. Fortunately, trends show an increasing college population of students with ADHD, growing to approximately 2% to 8%.  Another 20% of non-labeled students are approaching its diagnostic criteria. Compared to peers, people with ADHD face…

  • How Teachers Teach Matters, Especially with ADHD

    How Teachers Teach Matters, Especially with ADHD

    It goes without saying:  Students with ADHD have challenges beyond paying attention.  Teacher-directed, student-centered strategies create an environment for academic success.  Increasing involvement and responsibility for learning is key. ADHD is a disability that impacts physical, mental, and emotional components of an affected person.  ADHD in teens and young adults is further impacted in academics,…