Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast Making it Stick! Memory and ADHD for College with Daniella Karidi, Ph.D.
Aug 28, 2025
Dr. Daniella Karidi, founder of ADHD Time, shares expert insights on optimizing memory and study strategies for college students with ADHD. She discusses the importance of tailored note-taking methods and practical tools that enhance learning and retention. Daniella also emphasizes the roles of nutrition, sleep, and a conducive environment in academic success. With tips on asking for help and managing distractions, she offers a roadmap for making studying less overwhelming and more effective for students navigating the challenges of ADHD.
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What Predicts College Success
- Success in college is best predicted by attending class, maintaining energy (sleep/food), and asking for help.
- Memory skill itself isn't the top predictor because memory can be trained, but these behaviors enable learning.
Reduce Multitasking To Encode Info
- Improve encoding by paying attention and avoiding multitasking during lectures.
- Use only very low-cognitive-demand background activity (e.g., familiar song, simple fidget) if you need stimulation.
Study For The Test Format
- Learn with the retrieval format in mind: practice the way you'll be tested or present.
- Simulate the exam or presentation mode (record yourself, practice oral retrieval) to boost retrieval.