Navigating College with ADHD, Preparing for Success
Jun 6, 2022
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Judy Bass, a Certified Educational Planner, discusses strategies for students with ADHD to succeed in college, including early communication with disability services, executive function coaching, structured schedules, and utilizing support resources. Tips for high schoolers include prioritizing the learning environment, taking responsibility, and having a clear purpose for college.
Accessing support through the disabilities office helps students with ADHD in college to succeed academically and organizationally.
Engaging in gap years or transition programs can build essential skills and enhance readiness for the college transition for students with ADHD.
Deep dives
Support for Academic Success with ADHD
Students with ADHD can access support through the disabilities office at college. Workshops, coaching, and one-on-one support are available to help students with study strategies, time management, and organization. Establishing a regular check-in schedule ensures students remain organized and on top of their work despite the challenges presented by varying teaching methods and grading procedures.
Preparing for College Transition with ADHD
Students should proactively clarify available accommodations with the disabilities office beforehand. Seeking support early, especially during the summer before classes begin, facilitates a clear understanding of needed accommodations. Utilizing structured schedules, executive function coaches, and setting aside specific study blocks help students balance academic responsibilities with social opportunities.
Exploring Readiness and Alternative Paths to College
For students unsure about college readiness, gap years or transition programs offer valuable experiences to enhance social, emotional, and academic skills. Transition programs focus on life skills and executive functioning preparation, while gap years provide hands-on learning opportunities outside traditional classroom settings. Starting with basic life skills training and gradually taking on more responsibilities can foster independence and readiness for the college transition.
For students with ADHD, the transition from high school to college is a time for them to show their independence and not rely much on their parents' support. But college is dramatically different than high school. With increased academic demands, differences in teaching methods and grading procedures, and fewer available accommodations and supports, many students with ADHD soon find themselves falling behind. Judy Bass, a Certified Educational Planner, talks about the learning supports and interventions that help students who learn differently to succeed in college.
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