You might be coming from another blog about Requesting ADHD Accommodations in College. I decided to put a list of 20 possible accommodations that you could consider presenting to your college or university.
Here’s a list of possible accommodations for students with ADHD in college, which can be tailored to meet individual needs:
- Extended Time on Exams and Assignments:
- Extra time to complete tests, quizzes, and assignments to help manage focus and processing speed issues.
2. Alternative Testing Environment:
- Access to a quiet, low-distraction space for taking exams or completing assignments.
3. Note-Taking Assistance:
- Access to lecture notes from peers, permission to record lectures, or use of note-taking services or software.
4. Priority Registration:
- Early access to course registration to allow scheduling of classes that fit the student’s peak attention times and avoid consecutive classes.
5. Breaks During Class or Exams:
- Permission to take short breaks to help manage restlessness and improve concentration.
6. Use of Assistive Technology:
- Access to tools like speech-to-text software, digital organizers, or other apps designed to help with organization and focus.
7. Flexible Deadlines:
- Adjustments to deadlines for assignments to accommodate time management challenges.
8. Reduced Course Load:
- The option to take a lighter course load per semester to better manage academic demands.
9. Modified Attendance Policies:
- Flexibility with attendance requirements due to symptoms related to ADHD.
10. Extended Time for Reading Assignments:
- Additional time for reading materials, especially when assignments involve substantial reading loads.
11. One-on-One or Small Group Tutoring:
- Access to academic tutoring focused on ADHD-specific challenges, such as time management and study skills.
12. Use of Organizational Tools:
- Provision of planners, calendars, or other organizational aids to help manage schedules and deadlines.
13. Regular Check-Ins with Disability Services or Academic Coach:
- Scheduled meetings to help monitor progress, address challenges, and adjust accommodations as needed.
14. Permission to Use Fidgets or Movement:
- Allowance for fidget tools or subtle movement during class to help maintain focus.
15. Access to a Quiet Space for Studying:
- Designated quiet study areas to minimize distractions.
16. Communication Assistance:
- Help with drafting and organizing written assignments, or understanding complex verbal instructions.
17. Alternative Formats for Assignments:
- Flexibility in how assignments are completed (e.g., oral presentations instead of written papers).
18. Support with Task Initiation:
- Assistance with starting tasks, which could include breaking down assignments into smaller, manageable steps.
19. Time Management Support:
- Guidance or tools to help with prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
20. Permission to Use Audiobooks or Alternative Text Formats:
- Access to audiobooks, e-texts, or other formats that might be easier for processing and comprehension.
These accommodations are designed to help lessen the impact of ADHD on academic performance, making it easier for students to access their education on an equal footing with their peers.
