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The following academic tips should assist you in working with students who have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) in post-secondary education. Recommended on-campus referal sources are also included.


Academic Tips

Academic tips for students with ADD/ADHD

  • Provide copies of instructor notes or PowerPoint presentations 
  • Make your expectations clear. Say, "I expect you to..."
  • Preferential seating can make these students more comfortable
  • Provide structure and routine
  • Give advance warning for any schedule changes
  • Suggest homework and notebook organizers
  • Give verbal reminders of assignments and test dates
Published Apr 22, 2007 05:23 PM  
More Academic Tips

More Academic tips

  • Recommend a calendaring system for homework and study
  • Break down multi-step assignments into small parts
  • Accurately define any problems
  • Design workable solutions together
  • Evaluate the results and make modifications
  • Record meetings outside of class to improve memory retention
  • Be tolerant of frequent visits, questions, and concerns
Published Apr 22, 2007 05:26 PM  
CGCC Referal Sources

CGCC On-Campus Referral Sources
Published Aug 5, 2007 09:29 AM  
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