University Policies | ADHD Information

Wow - if this was true - couldnt you imagine the dr's surgerys being swamped with Uni Students.  If what was true?[QUOTE=BSzmidt]

I heard that the University of Indiana will drop all your D's and F's if you are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD during you college career.  Does anyone know of any other colleges that will do the same? 

Brandon

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lol distracted .........  did a fly buzz past you whilst reading this thread

A university can not switch grades or drop grades because of a disabilty..they can allow special chances, such as retaking a test or something.

Bszmidt- I would contact your student advisor as well as the student service president and tell them what is going on..we have a special ed services team that all of our disabled students have to go trough to make sure they are accomidated(this is not like a speacial ed classroom) but it is advisors that make sure everything is ok..

I heard that the University of Indiana will drop all your D's and F's if you are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD during you college career.  Does anyone know of any other colleges that will do the same?  I was just diagnosed last summer with ADHD after I was received a semester suspension for academic deficiency.  My school doesn't offer very many services to students with learning disabilities and are not very helpful either.  I appealed my suspension stating that the reason for my poor grades was my learning disability and they refused my appeal.  Of anyone has any advice or information I'd really appreciate it.

 

Brandon

I work for a university in the south east and no they can not drop your F's or D's because you have add/adhd. if the school is state funded they have to provide special services to help you pass these classes, we offer tuitoring from faculty for students with learning disabilties.

My college is giving me a hard time as well. I have never heard of anyone dropping grades when they found out though. My teachers are treating me differently, resisting or outright refusing to make any accomodations (even getting notes from someone else) and even the people at the disability services are not even answering my emails now (and its not like I email them a lot, once a week maybe) and have not sent my report to the teachers, even though they've had it for awhile. One lady here did tell me that her husband flunked out of law school and then he found out he had ADHD, so he somehow found a law, confronted the college, explaining and they readmitted him. He graduated from there. So, I don't know, but maybe there is a law that can get you readmitted. Good luck.

Rae-uhhh, no. There were a lot of statements made in the three posts preceding yours, and I was just seeking clarification of your post.

I've used tape recorders a few times and had friends take notes for me all the little tricks

 

Thanks MafiaKiddo and animalnutzo for all the great tips with college because my son just started college and every major change is met with a major transition period and the more I understand, the better Im able to help my son. The one thing Ive learned through the years is that I never stop learning because children grow into adults and go through major changes in terms of development. Its very helpful to get feedback from those who have ADHD

Mafia Kiddo-

I too have been struggling with college for years.  About 5 years total now.  I also did fine in grade school, high school and first year of college for the same reasons as you.... Just natural abilities.  I am now at a point of massive frustration as I jsut was to F*&%#@ finish!!!!! 

I did want to tell you that I am also hyperactive and cannot sit still or pay attention if my life depended on it.  Then one day, just by accident really, I found a way to listen to the whole hour long lecture.  I had my tape recorder running, and was staring at the wall, and then in my folder found a sticker of one of the dalmations from the disney movie.  I grabbed a extra piece of paper and started duplicating the dog onto the paper (a much larger form of the dog).  I would draw and draw and erase and fix things and concentrate on making my drawing look like the sticker.  By the time I knew it, (my drawing wasn't quite done yet) the class was over and I (Very surprisenly) remembered everything (well, mostly everything) the teacher had said in class.  When I went over my tape recorder that night, I really actually knew what was on there.  Usually it is all a big surprise to me, but not this time!!! 

I was SOOO excited that I had found a way to listen. .... It was by keeping busy!  Now, I know that everyone reading this has ADHD or knows someone who does and that this only makes sense for ADHD people.  It's like doing the drawing focused my hyperactive brain on something that slowed it down enough for me to pay attention.  I have since talked to my teachers to explain to them that if I look like I am not paying attention and I'm off drawing or something, that means I really am and they should feel free to call on me.  Some teachers were skeptical and thought I was nutz (those were the ones who think this is a made up disorder), but most of the teachers were really cool about it, and did take me up on the "call on me if you don't believe me" suggestion. 

Now, maybe you are not a drawer, but there might be something similar to that that you could do during class that wouldn't be massively distracting to others, but would help you focus.  I have since taken up crocheting in class.  I again talked to my teachers and I sit in the back so as not to be distracting; but it REALLY works!!!  Let me know if you try something like this!  Feel free to email me seperately if you want.

Laura 

HAve you tryed ot take an afternoon class and walk to class to get some of the energy out??

mafiakiddo-

when you go back to school try using a tape recorder that helps alot of my students that have adhd. They cant sit through the whole class by paying attention so they record it and then thye can keep playing back the lectures.

I have had the same problems in college. I am extremely hyperactive and can't sit through the lectures or focus on the reading. I have tried college for 7 years off and on with no luck. I got through grade school and high school easy enough on natural ability and even the first year of college was alright. Pretty much I would just show up for the test and answer the questions from what I already knew. Obviously at some point that doesn't work anymore and you are forced to sit still and read an ungodly amount of texts. I am currently reading up on Sect 504 and the IDEA and have been getting advice on my civil rights from another adhd group I belong to. There is nothing I want to do more then be able to go back to college, get a degree, get a good job. Pretty much I want to be able to do what all the "normal" kids are doing. And I'm not trying to sound too conceited but I'm smarter than most of the "normal" kids. If schools ever varied the lecture, read, test formula they stick too there would be no limit to what I could do. I'm soooo aggrivated and exhausted from trying but what else can I do. Eventually I'll be happy, just wondering how long I have to struggle before that happens.

I've used tape recorders a few times and had friends take notes for me all the little tricks. The hyperactivity for me is worse then the inattentiveness. The shortest class I can find is 45 minutes and there is no way I can sit still that long. I fidget and squirm until I finally get so uncomfortable I give up and leave the room. By that point I either have to go for a run or a super long walk just to get settled down again. It's like I'm hit with a double whammy and have to choose to focus my energy on sitting still or on concentrating. Each one alone takes so much effort when I try do both it's a disaster. I've been trying to find a curriculum where there is more hands on experience and less sitting and reading but so far what they offer is limited at best. If it's a hands on type thing I learn it so easily. Show me once and I got it and I also teach myself a lot that way. Like I said I'm smart it's just the reading and sitting that kill me. lol oh yeah. I excercise so much my body get's worn out. Even when I'm worn out I'm still hyper though. I'm just hyper with sore muscles and joints for a few days and then have to cut back on the excercise. Which of course makes me uncomfortable and even more hyper.  Can't win. I've learned pretty well what I can and can't do over the years and have made changes in the way I operate. For example I've moved my computer up high so I can stand up and move around when I use it. Now I can work without feeling like I'm trapped in the chair. Plus I walk or ride my bike everywhere I can because sitting still in the car drives me mad. Stupid small stuff like that helps so I just keep trying new things and eventually I'll integrate myself into the "normal" world. And hopefully I'll slow down when I get old but I'm not counting on it.