How best to address new ADHD diagnosis in "additional information" section

MLM
Mon, 24 Nov 2014 16:55:01 +0000

Depending upon your son’s challenges, there may be nothing to really disclose (nor any academic changes). My D has ADHD (inattentive), diagnosed in 8th grade. We didn’t disclose to her high school or college (and she didn’t need extra time on tests). Meds help a LOT - with focusing. They don’t help with executive functioning skills/time management/organization. Her grades were up and down pre-meds and continue to do so due to her executive functioning challenges - late papers, forgotten assignments, and losing already graded artwork required for her mid-term portfolio review. My D functions best with less “available” time and short assignment due date timelines. In an ideal situation, D would have an academic coach to stay on track and learn effective coping and management skills. Unfortunately, working with an academic coach is more stressful to her than living with the consequences she faces without a coach. But thank goodness she can focus in class and when doing homework!