Competitive schools that are known for supporting students with ADHD or LD?

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Anonymous wrote: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.

I'm assuming this is sarcasm?

ADHD and LD like dyslexia are highly valued in business, neuroscience (of course), performing arts, visual arts, and pretty much any field requiring flexible thinking. Oh yeah, and Tech.

Neurodiversity in general is an increasing advantage in an AI-driven world. ND is pretty much the one thing AI can't replicate at the moment. "Hallucinations" aren't creative problem solving.

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MIT is known for having the best supports for LD and neurodiversity.

University of Arizona for big public with supports

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Anonymous wrote:Dc has high stats and is very bright, but also has ADHD. Are there any good colleges that are better known for providing support to kids like this than others?

Depends on the definition of competitive, of course. But here are a few with the names of departments/services you should ask about when applying.

For the 1-in-5 people with Learning Disabilities like ADHD that are not related to intelligence, all colleges are required to provide reasonable accommodations. The schools below are more aware of neurodiversity and have experience with LD students.

American University, D.C.
LSP (Learning Services Program fee-based freshmen program)*

Brown University, RI
Student Accessibility Services

University of Connecticut
Beyond Access (fee-based)*

Davidson College, NC
Disability Resources

George Washington University, D.C.
Disability Support Services

Howard University, DC
Office of Student Services

New York University
Moses Center for Student Accessibility

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Accessibility Resources and Service

Northeastern University, MA
Learning Disabilities Program (LDP fee-based)*

Notre Dame University, IN
Accessibility Services

Pennsylvania State University
Student Disability Resources

Syracuse University, NY
The Center for Disability Resources

Vassar College, NY
Office for Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (AEO)

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.

can you share the counselors contact?

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My 2e kid is at RIT. Very good support. Has a fairly high acceptance rate but rigorous engineering and other programs and a cohort of kids that seems to be very accepting. Highly recommend.

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If your kid wants to do only a certain subject and can’t bear others you could try UK schools as they are typically 3 years and you deep dive into a specific subject. They are known for support though so depends on your needs.

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Anonymous wrote:You might consider U of AZ - mostly because your child is likely to get a pretty big merit award and their SALT center is pretty well known.

One of the NY area schools is also pretty well known - I can't remember if it is Adelphi or Hofstra, though? I always confuse those 2.

Could you be thinking of Marist?

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OP - there are books on the subject. We bought several when going thru the college application process

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Anonymous wrote: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…

You probably work for people who are neurodivergent.

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Anonymous wrote:You might consider U of AZ - mostly because your child is likely to get a pretty big merit award and their SALT center is pretty well known.

One of the NY area schools is also pretty well known - I can't remember if it is Adelphi or Hofstra, though? I always confuse those 2.

Could you be thinking of Marist?

DP: Adelphi has great support programs.

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Anonymous wrote:OP - there are books on the subject. We bought several when going thru the college application process

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Anonymous wrote: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…

You probably work for people who are neurodivergent.

My associates all do. The number of top executives, lawyers, etc. with ADHD is very significant.

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Anonymous wrote:You might consider U of AZ - mostly because your child is likely to get a pretty big merit award and their SALT center is pretty well known.

One of the NY area schools is also pretty well known - I can't remember if it is Adelphi or Hofstra, though? I always confuse those 2.

Could you be thinking of Marist?

All three are known for strong LD support. Very different campuses. Worth visiting. Our child did Marist pre-college for credit. Great preparation for self-advocacy and exec functioning in a short, intense program.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: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…

You probably work for people who are neurodivergent.

My associates all do. The number of top executives, lawyers, etc. with ADHD is very significant.

Yeah, so many people could be diagnosed or have been. I don’t get what there is to accommodate beyond maybe more time?

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UVA had a great disabilities service office according to my ADHD DD

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dc has high stats and is very bright, but also has ADHD. Are there any good colleges that are better known for providing support to kids like this than others?

Depends on the definition of competitive, of course. But here are a few with the names of departments/services you should ask about when applying.

For the 1-in-5 people with Learning Disabilities like ADHD that are not related to intelligence, all colleges are required to provide reasonable accommodations. The schools below are more aware of neurodiversity and have experience with LD students.

American University, D.C.
LSP (Learning Services Program fee-based freshmen program)*

Brown University, RI
Student Accessibility Services

University of Connecticut
Beyond Access (fee-based)*

Davidson College, NC
Disability Resources

George Washington University, D.C.
Disability Support Services

Howard University, DC
Office of Student Services

New York University
Moses Center for Student Accessibility

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Accessibility Resources and Service

Northeastern University, MA
Learning Disabilities Program (LDP fee-based)*

Notre Dame University, IN
Accessibility Services

Pennsylvania State University
Student Disability Resources

Syracuse University, NY
The Center for Disability Resources

Vassar College, NY
Office for Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (AEO)

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.

I was in tje Syracuse program (30 years ago) and it was terrific!