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4 Hallmarks of ADHD-Supportive Colleges

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Disability services can be game-changing for college students with ADHD, supporting them across areas of difficulty and enabling success.

When choosing a college, you and your student will, of course, consider majors offered, financial aid, location, and athletic programs.

For neurodivergent students, add the following four factors to your decision tree.Colleges’ offices of Student Accessibility Services (SAS), also known as Disability Services, ensure that qualified students with disabilities can take advantage of all that colleges have to offer, academically and beyond, without threat of discrimination.

That said, SAS accommodations and services vary widely among colleges. When you’re visiting colleges, make an appointment with SAS and ask these questions:To get a sense of the college culture, ask questions such as: If I had a professor who gave me a hard time about an accommodation, how would your office handle that?[Read: How to Prepare Your ADHD Teen for College, According to Research]It’s common for students with ADHD to experience anxiety and/or depression, so it’s wise to ask each campus counseling center these questions:Many students with ADHD report that smaller classes are more conducive for learning.

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