Should children with ADD get extra time on test.

jym626
Sun, 17 Jul 2005 20:31:00 +0000

The SAT is a test used to predict success in college. Pure and simple. And as for your question # 4, of COURSE people with reading, graphomotor or processing speed issues might qualify for extended time. In fact, these are the folks MORE likely to qualify. People with ADHD might only qualify for taking the test in a “quiet” room (less people, less distractions). Here’s the link to the collegeboard criteria for students with disabilities College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools; Hopefully when you read it, you’ll have a better understanding of the process and the disabilities that are considered. You will note that there are many different kinds of disabilities. I hope you will gain a greater understanding of the nature of disabilities. To imply that people with disabilities of any kind are somehow subpar is unfortunately quite insensitive and insulting.