I, personally use one disability service...I get time and a half for tests and I get to take them in a low-distraction environment. If I were unable to have this accommodation, I would not finish my tests and would suffer tremendously from such. (Even with the service, I still don't finish all of my tests...)
I think that one can look at high school performances and judge fairly accurately what needs to be done for the university setting. (If a person can't finish tests in high school, then it is likely that they will want extended time for tests in the university, etc, etc.)
Deeang008 (or anyone else that would like to answer)
What are your views on using the services that you don't need? You've stated that you used the time extension for exams, but (assuming that you live on campus) what if your university offered you your own private room in a quiet dorm? You may not need the room because you may not mind having a roommate or you're not easily distracted by hall noise or other small noises. On the other hand, it is a guaranteed quiet and private living space. Do you accept the private room as a luxury/added advantage or do you just use the services that are a true necessity?
If you dont have an IEP, you have to get medical documentation which can be Costly. The college cannot discriminate and not allow you to apply to the college but you need docmentation stating why you need the servicesWho has told you this. According to the disabilities act this shouldnot be the case. Get Dr. documentation should be enough.Wrong, As a parent you have a right to request anything. Tell them this and you will get it. This how are sons evaluations came about. We also gave all copies of outside tests done. You must demand what you want from principals. We don't care what the school staffs look at things. We want whats best for our son. He is a student who has all the same rights any child in public school has. This is true for all kids. Colleges still have to adhere to this. This is called disability rights. Anyone with a disability has these rights! They are not required to do timed materials. They also have a right for audio taping in classes. Just ask my wife she has been thru this already. Brent38527.6051157407Brent, once you enter college, unless you already have an IEP from high school, the student has to get extensive medical documentation to qualify for services and this could be be very costly. The college cannot tell you that you cant attend because you have a disability but the in order to get provided services, the above criteria must be met or else they do not have to provide them.[QUOTE=ADHDMD]Many schools require *extensive* documentation (00 neuropsych testing), written reports, etc. before their students qualify for the help.[/QUOTE]
Yeah for sure, the testing they want from me is a FORTUNE. I have been diagnosed with ADD by a Clinical Psychologist. The college, UNF in Florida, wants all this documentation other than my DR will give, and more testing will cost like ,000.00.
This college seemed ADD friendly on the website, but is really anti-ADD. I wish they had ADD dorms, that would be Fabulous! Enjoy it all of those who have it!
Well, quite frankly, on-campus services aren't an issue because I've never lived on -campus. Although, if I did live on-campus, I would have wanted my own room regardless of ADHD. I can say, though, that I wouldn't get anything accomplished if I had a roommate because I would get too distracted, etc. I currently attend East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. I actually just finished an academic suspension after my gpa was atrocious my first year there. While I was there, I found out that my problem was adhd. Now I'm medicated and looking to get back up to speed.HiWhat college are you going to? I am in florida and my college has no disability help for ADD.
Joy
JMW2005- Definitely listen to Brent. By law, your university has to accommodate persons with AD/HD because it is a disability. Did you go in to get services and get denied? If so, you should definitely address the issue.
Many schools require *extensive* documentation (00 neuropsych testing), written reports, etc. before their students qualify for the help.Any one with any disability should by law be aloud help regardless what diagnoses you have. This is your right under the Federal disabilities act.Hello All!
I am just curious if any college students here with ADHD use the disability services their colleges and universities have to offer to students with ADHD. For example my University offers untimed exams, private housing (single room) in an academically inclined dorm (away from the party scene where it is quiet), and free ADHD counseling. My friends view these as great advantages but I feel that using the disability services will prevent me from being judged similar to students not receiving assistance and may hinder future opportunites. I don't feel i need the services but I'd be a fool to pass up advantages to improve my academic performance.
Are there students out there that use these services or are the meds enough to take control of their academic lives, or are they using the services to further their academic career even though they don't really need them?
Newbie -
I am a grad student working toward my PhD at the U of Tenn. I have been in grad school for a total of 10 yrs (MA and PhD), and was only diagnosed w/ ADD last June.
I'm telling you now DON'T be ashamed of using any of the services offered to you!
ADD is not a cop out or an excuse - if friends/students give you a hard time tell them to back off. They have no way of understanding how an ADD brain works. Don't think of yourself as "disabled" or "less than" - yes, you may have a few limitations [ex. - not being able to study all hours of the night], but that doesn't mean you can't do it at all. Your strategies will just differ from most other people.
Like the senior member, I never lived in a dorm. That lifestyle was never appealing to me. Now I know why. Who knows, maybe if I had been diagnosed prior to college and given my own dorm room I would have moved on campus.
Find those strategies that work for you and stick to them. Good luck!
L @ UT