ADHD in College Students
Every day our Gleansters have conversations with Disability Services staff, often about ADHD in college students. Here's what we've come to know.
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Our work with Disability Services is the foundation upon which we positively impact student outcomes. And in the daily conversations we have with support staff that help us to build strong institutional relationships, we’re often asked about supporting ADHD in college students.
The number of students with ADHD seeking support is undoubtedly on the rise.
In fact, in 2022, 15% of college students reporting having ADD or ADHD. This is despite only 37% of students with a disability reporting their disability to their college.
So getting to grips with the condition and the potential challenges to learning it creates is the natural starting point for understanding how best to serve these students.
ADHD - the lived learning experience
It’s estimated that around 4.4% of adults in the US have ADHD, with primary symptoms including impulsivity, inattentiveness and hyperactivity.
These can lead to working memory impairment, feelings of restlessness and a risk of developing mental health conditions like depression.
Evidence suggests there is a further gender disparity with female students experiencing symptoms with much greater intensity than male students.
Research also shows that students with ADHD are also at greater risk of developing problems with alcohol and drug abuse, creating a wealth of potential pastoral concerns.
Focussing primarily on the classroom, some of the common challenges associated with studying with ADHD include:
- Concentration
- Note taking
- Preparing for exams
- Organizational skills
- Time Management
Managing ADHD at college
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