ADHD in College: recent publications

Attending the University of Notre Dame was always my dream. I loved the mission of the university and wanted to continue the legacy of my grandfather and great-grandfather. I vividly remember when my grandfather took me to a football game as an eighth grader.

Not available March 28? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.College prep looks different for teens with ADHD, who often lag behind their neurotypical peers in building the skills needed to navigate and succeed in life after high school.

My senior year in high school was one of my life’s most joyful, exciting — but stressful — periods. I am a huge planner and pride myself on working hard to achieve my goals. While these qualities are often beneficial, they can make tasks like narrowing down a college list and filling out applications challenging.

It is the norm — not the exception — for college students with ADHD and other learning differences to experience academic, organizational, and social challenges in college. Aggressive course loads, sudden independence, and an inescapable social scene are certainly a source of problems.

Not available August 31? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.The college application process is rife with anxiety and stress.

The transition from high school to college is transformative — and tricky. During this time, many people discover their passion, forge a career path, and develop friendships to last a lifetime.

The transition to college is really exciting — and really anxiety-provoking. Academic expectations and demands on executive functions both spike as teens begin to independently steer all sorts of new responsibilities — from laundry to shopping for shampoo.

June 17, 2023U.S. college students with ADHD who saw a mental health professional on campus were less likely to receive medication or therapy for the condition than students who saw a mental health professional off campus, according to a new study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.1Researchers from Johns Hopkins University and Syracuse University found that a higher percentage of students with ADHD using off-campus mental healthcare received medication (68% vs.

Not available April 13? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Ask any teen or young adult with ADHD if they’re ready to embark on independent living and adulting without supervision, and they’ll likely say “Yes, I’ve got this!” Ask the parents of those kids the same question, and they’ll likely say, “I’m not so sure!” As we know, kids with ADHD often lag behind their neurotypical peers in emotional maturity and executive functioning, so it’s natural for parents to feel uncertainty as college, trade school, or a first job beckons.Coaching experts Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster of ImpactParents will share the five most important life skills that every teen or young adult with ADHD needs before they venture out on their own, and they will discuss how they helped their own young adult children build independence and thrive.In this webinar, you will learn:Have a question for our expert? There will be an opportunity to post questions for the presenter during the live webinar.Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, is first and foremost the mom in an ADHD ++ family with four successful young adults.

Q: My son has always had an IEP for learning disabilities and ADHD, but the four-year college he’ll be attending next year is requiring a new evaluation. My friend’s daughter attends a local community college, and they accepted her testing and gave her accommodations based on her high school IEP.

college students with ADHD — and then leveraging them.Research suggests that college students with ADHD benefit from a collection of supports — not just a single strategy or service.Students with ADHD respond well to both academic and psychosocial supports1 and they should work to secure these services as a minimum requirement in college.Academic and testing accommodations, including extra time and the ability to take tests in quiet, not-distracting environments, can benefit students with ADHD and learning disabilities. Students can secure appropriate accommodations through their college’s office of disability resources after accepting admission.

Not available September 9? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Individuals with ADHD are enrolling in two- and four-year colleges and universities in increasing numbers.

college tips can mean the difference between success and stress.Most freshman realize quickly that it’s totally up to them to create their own routines and stick to a schedule. (Which was likely not the case in high school.)Use the calendar function of your college email account to map out your personal schedule at the beginning of the semester.

Not available September 9? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Individuals with ADHD are enrolling in two- and four-year colleges and universities in increasing numbers.

1. Find the best college fit for your student. This doesn’t mean pursuing the highest-ranked or most prestigious schools.

—WilmingtonNCMomHi WilmingtonNCMom:I remember all too well getting my son ready to go away to college. It was a balancing act.

diagnosed with ADHD later in life, I struggled with a host of situations and skills prior to fully understanding my brain — and how to work with it, not against it. Without this knowledge, I was left to blame myself for shortcomings, all while my dopamine-deprived brain desperately grasped for anything to alleviate its starved state.These deficits are debilitating.

college students with ADHD requires a multi-pronged approach. Many colleges and universities across the U.S.

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. They are excited about the opportunities awaiting their teen, but they also seek reassurance – that their child will be ready to live and study independently by the time classes start.The first question parents usually ask is, “How do we transfer my child’s IEP or 504 Plan to college?” Reality hits when I tell them that these plans do not transfer to college. Accommodations, however, are available for students with learning differences, but they are requested and implemented differently in college.Most parents and students do not know the difference between accommodations and modifications.

February 24, 2021College students with ADHD score half a grade level below their peers from freshman year onward and face a higher-than-average risk for dropping out of higher education, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.1Researchers reviewed annual psychological and educational evaluations of 201 college students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) — 97 receiving medication, 104 not receiving medication — and compared them to 205 college students without ADHD.

applying to college, your daughter is likely unmotivated due to the way that college appears right now. It’s very much up in the air.

FROM OUR SPONSORCollege can be stressful and overwhelming, especially now if your routine has changed due to COVID-19. If you are a college student with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you have a responsibility to make sure you use and store your prescription stimulant medications safely – whether you are taking classes online, attending classes in-person on campus, or coming home for winter break.

Be authentic. If you follow me on Instagram or read my blog, you know I am a big believer in embracing our differences. They make us special! I was very clear in my college applications that I have ADHD — I even wrote an essay about it.

If we’re live, will we stay that way? If we’re online, will I be able to stay engaged enough to succeed? If I take a break, will I fall behind and regret it?Whatever your path, it’s going to be okay. These are strange times for everyone, so you are not alone in feeling uneasy.

ADHD.Freshman year was a little rough. He failed a class. Dropped another.

A: “I am overwhelmed. My son in an incoming college freshman and we are in the process of getting him ready to go.

ConcernedMomHi ConcernedMom:I feel your pain. I vividly remember watching my son navigate his senior year and all the responsibilities that came with it wondering the same!A wise man once told me that college is 70% life skills and 30% study skills, and it’s that 70% that will make you successful both in learning and in life.

Q: “I have a 2020 high school graduate, and I am beyond proud of his accomplishments. With an IEP since kindergarten, and ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia diagnoses, nothing about school came easy for my son.

got into college. And, with some support from the learning centers at their schools — plus a few dropped classes and grades that barely squeaked by — for the most part, they are thriving.