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I previously asked a question regarding a college selection based on my adhd, and half the answers I got were that it was a hoax and one user said denied that i spent the time i did on my homework assignments and studies in highschool (he does not even know me personally). I appreciate people taking the time to respond to my question , but i believe I would have better responses and get more info if I could find another reputable site that I can get a better response from. ( a message board for college). Thank you very much to anyone who gave me some college references it has helped. Here is the link to my previous question.(for anyones pondering)

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AglnVuPhjicmMEKRt61eCtvsy6IX?qid=20070209233548AA7hUDb

Answer 1

I'm sorry you got those nutty answers. I have learned through many years of experience with students that you've got to be extremely smart to deal with ADHD, and in college, it is going to be very important for you to learn how to use the systems in place to help you.

Here's the info you need.

First, some colleges are much better than others at accommodating learning disabilities and ADHD. You need to do the research to find which schools might be best for you.
Here are the best books to help you with this decision:

K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities, 8th Edition

http://www.amazon.com/Colleges-Students-Learning-Disabilities-Admissions/dp/037576495X/ref=pd_sim_b_2/102-0919031-4424117

Peterson's Colleges With Programs for Students With Learning Disabilities Or Attention Deficit Disorders

http://www.amazon.com/Colleges-Disabilities-Petersons-Attention-Disorders/dp/0768912687/ref=pd_sim_b_1/102-0919031-4424117

Second, you need documentation of your diagnosis. If you go into college with all of your paperwork in place, it will be MUCH easier for you to hook up with the proper administrative office for students with learning disabilities, and to get the proper accommodations made for you (test taking arrangements, notetakers, tutors, etc.). In general, here's what you'll need:

1) A diagnostic statement identifying the disability, date of the most current diagnostic evaluation, and the date of the original diagnosis.
2) A description of the diagnostic tests, methods, and/or criteria, used.
3) A description of the current functional impact of the disability which includes specific test results and the examiner's narrative interpretation.
4) Treatments, medications, or assistive devices/services currently prescribed or in use.
5) A description of the expected progression or stability of the impact of the disability over time, particularly the next five years.
6) The credentials of the diagnosing professionals if not clear from the letterhead or other forms.

Beyond the six elements needed for documentation, recommendations that state why you benefit from accommodations, adaptive devices, assistive services, compensatory strategies, and/or collateral support services are also valuable.

If you are looking for discussion boards on which you can ask current and prospective students about the LD offices at their colleges, try
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/

I wish you every success!