Recommended Accommodations for College Students with ADHD
The transition from high school to college is a critical and sensitive stage, especially for those with ADHD. College students with ADHD face many challenges in the new college community with more distraction, less external structure, more responsibilities, and new friends and teachers. While pre-college educational systems allocate resources, both formal and information, to provide […]
What College Students with ADHD Need to Know About Advocacy and Accommodations
Individuals with special learning needs are guaranteed special supports in elementary and high school by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. However, in college, the protections are somewhat different. Two federal laws guarantee equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in relation to services and employment. College students with […]
Exercise and the ADHD College Student
“A bout of exercise is like taking a little bit of Prozac and a little bit of Ritalin.” – Dr. John Ratey And Dr. Ratey ought to know! The illustrious neuropsychiatrist from Harvard Medical School is the author with Dr. Ned Hallowell of the “Driven to Distraction” series and is one of the world’s leading […]
Studying – What do You Need to be Successful?
College students need to balance a large workload every day. In order to get through the work as efficiently and effectively as possible it is important to consider where and when are best for you to study and get your assignments done? The answers to these questions are very individual. What works for one person, […]
Sleep Strategies for College Students With ADHD
Most people need 7-9 hours of sleep a night to be their best selves! But sleep issues often come with the territory for adults with ADHD. Are you dealing with any of these challenges? Difficulty falling asleep at night Struggling to wake up in the morning Trouble remaining alert during the day Sleep-related disorders such […]
Finding the Right College for You
College is an exciting part of life. There are many good colleges (two year, four year, and technical) spread across the country. When searching for a college to attend, it is important that you find ones that are right for you. We all know the “big names” in the college/university world, but as renowned as […]
Distracted? Try “Labelling” Your Distracting Thoughts!
In order to successfully get through college, you’ll need to be able to keep your mind on what you’re doing! Reading, writing, and studying require maximum mental bandwidth. But what do you do when those intrusive thoughts just keep coming into your mind? Try classifying your thoughts into one of three groups – “now” “later” […]
Balancing College Life by Seeing Your Time
If you are a college student, you are quickly learning that there are many activities vying for your attention every day. It is important that college students learn to balance the daily demands of college life. Remember, the ADHD brain is wired for the “here and now,” as well as for interest. The importance of […]
Time Management: How do you see your time?
One important aspect of succeeding in college is being able to see your time. What does it mean to see your time? Seeing your time involves: Estimating how much time you have, Figuring out how to allocate your time to ensure you get your tasks done, Staying within the deadlines set by your professor, Understanding […]
Top 10 Memory Strategies
If you’ve ever left your research project in the library, searched unsuccessfully for your English essay, or blanked out during a biology test – the right memory strategies can turn that all around! Memory and academics Having a strong academic memory is essential to making it through college! But if you’re not so interested in […]