Survival Guide for College Students with ADHD or LD

One of the issues I have with self-help books is relevancy. As a recently assessed and diagnosed individual with ADD-AD/HD and other learning disabilities who has decided to return to college, I find I have many unanswered questions.As an older and non-traditional student, the only laws that apply to me are those that apply to all adults with disabilities under the ADA.That means that almost all services that are available to students and recent graduates from high school are NOT available to me or us, if you prefer.So, finding good information on what services are normally available to grades K-12, and determining which types of services I need and would benefit is a major research project.One of the aspects for myself is finding colleges and universities that have services available to meet my needs to understand what all this means and how it has affected me throughout my life to date, and especially as it pertains to my academic achievements and goals.To ascertain which colleges and universities offer support services directly or at least, indirectly (outside consultants), it is necessary to interview the colleges and universities of interest to determine which are most likely to have the best fit for an individual. This requires a set of questions that can either be submitted by mail or email to the "Students with Disability Services" office, or asked in person when touring a campus.Out of over 4,000 colleges and universities in the United States, only 100+ offer specialized supplemental programs tailored specifically for students having ADD-AD/HD or LD's.Having a good set of questions is imperative in choosing which college or university to apply, and perhaps, more important is the veracity of answers received.I wrote in the cover of this text some notes about what was significant and what I liked.This book presents questions and information for forming questions to be asked and confirmed when interviewing a college or university for goodness-of-fit to meet your academic goals.The book is inexpensive compared to other books on the topic. It is an easy read. It contains a fair amount of information and poses questions that you will want answered BEFORE paying any application fees. It doesn't cover the subject in great depth, but offers enough depth to guide you in your additional research.I recommend the book and suggest keeping a copy available in your library for future reference.

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Great tips & resources for parents & students with ADHD or LD if considering college or already attending college student.

The Survival Guide for College Students with ADHD or LD is a "must own" resource for parents of students with ADHD and LD as well as for the students. It offers practical suggestions for selecting a college, choosing a major, and qualifying for and requesting accomodations. The chapter on taking quizzes and exams describes my son who has poor test performance due to everything listed: test anxiety, sleep deprivation, and memory-retrieval problems. But now he has some strategies to improve his test performance in college. I highly recommend this valuable resource to anyone with ADHD or LD or their parents!

Don't let the title fool you, this is no survival guide for a college student, merely a guide for high school seniors in choosing a college. Other than that it provides no other information that isn't already common sense to most people with ADHD. We (referring to individuals affected by ADHD) start to subconsciously adopt all the methods this book claims by the time we start middle school. This does not provide any other strategies that are necessary for a college student, and frankly neither do any other books out there.The only way is to power through it. And I know this can be very difficult for some, and easier for a few others. Hell it is difficult for me and my IQ turned out at 162 when they tested me. It will be tough, but you'll be able to fix it with a little will power and a medication that works for you. Personally I'm on Zenzedi and Vyvanse. Currently have a 3.75 GPA on my second semester as a sophomore majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. The national average GPA for my major is 2.03.So yes, it can be done if you try hard enough. It won't be easy though, there have been times when I've had to go 3 full days without sleeping to study and take exams which all seem to be in the same week, back to back.If you have been recently diagnosed however, and don't yet know much about ADHD so you can't really make your own strategies that work best for you, I'd recommend buying "Driven to Distraction" instead, which is a much more comprehensive and relatable book than this.

I loved this book. Large print, small sections of reading, and great ideas. It's already been a lifesaver!

Mildly helpful. Could probably have Googled most of this advice.

BASIC SIMPLE BOOK.ANY PARENT THAT HAS AN ADHD CHILD THAT MAKES IT THROUGHHIGH SCHOOL WILL ALREADY KNOW EVERYTHING IN THIS BOOK.DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY