I always wonder how the DC will cope after college with those disabilities. I hope somehow it works for them, but I always wonder how they find suitable workplaces… |
Tech. We're all neurodivergent and prefer to hide behind our computer screens than interact with the public. |
What is GTLD? |
My 11th grader is autistic. School is really hard for him. The executive function demands of having 6 classes, having to socially interact with peers all day, having little control over the content of classes, not understanding things like analyzing literature in English class. But he will be amazing when he can work full time in a job related to his special interests. I know that because he has an internship this year and has none of the difficulties that he has at school. |
This is what I hope for my daughter with ADHD - that she will thrive doing something she actually likes/cares about. She basically just shuts down if she doesn’t like or care about the topic. |
I forgot to add that as we are looking at colleges, we're focusing less on the LD services from the school (they all offer basic accommodations and I will pay for a separate executive function coach anywhere) and more on keeping distribution requirements to a minimum/maximizing course choices. |
And certain fields of research/academia, if they're bright but neurodivergent. Have many friends who did the undergrad/grad grind because they knew they'd come out the other side getting to focus on their special interest and nothing else. It works for them! |
Will you please expound on this? Unclear to me. Thank you. and more on keeping distribution requirements to a minimum/maximizing course choices. |
I have pretty bad ADHD and anxiety. Went to a highly selective LAC (that was known for harsh grading) and worked at McKinsey. Studied abroad. Lived abroad for work at 24 with no support system at all. I was no genius but I worked hard. Graduated college with a 3.6 I think. ADHD wasn’t diagnosed much especially in girls back in the 90’s which is why I had anxiety. I did just fine without help so I hope kids now can do even better and have less stress with accommodations. Both my kids have ADHD and meds don’t really do much so I do worry. Then I look around at most people who are doing well and they really aren’t that bright so I think it will all work out for my kids (and others) who are smart but have some challenges. |
Who doesn’t? Some high school classes are a nightmare and everyone has a different one. |
Glad to see Brown. My adhd kid is headed there next year. In addition to others on this list, I've read good things about CU Boulder, Hofstra and maybe Cincinnati and WPI. |
It's a whole different level for an adhd kid |
Gifted and talented with learning difference/disability. |
Surprised to see Notre Dame on this list. My son, who has ADHD is there now and he gets the very basic accommodations, which is extended time on assessments. But he has to remember to apply for it every year or every semester...can't remember. We worked with a college consultant who specializes in helping kids find schools that are strong with students with disabilities, and this councilor did not recommend Notre Dame based on the services offered. But this was son's dream school and he had the stats to get in. He is loving it by the way. |
Yes, they even have student success coaches (plural) that will sit down with and help to organize your student learner. And, they poured money into counseling before Covid hit. |