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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Congrats to both kids! Appreciate this post!

How did you identify schools that have both challenge and support for adhd. I wonder/fear about some of the disability services offices if they are “in name only”? In general, any tips for building a list of schools to apply to?

What specifically did you help your ADHD kid with in the search/application process. Versus where did the consultant help? Unless things change I’m tempted to out the entire thing in the name of our relationship. Homework is already so fraught as is. Did you use a consultant who specializes in kids with ADHD? If so, could you recommend?

Did your ADHD child talk about any of the struggles that they have had it any points in their essays or interviews, etc.? I’ve always wonder about if/how to address this.

Thank you [/quote]

Thanks!

This was really hard because the lists of schools with dedicated programs were not an academic fit. I asked around on social media groups. I also asked DC's psychiatrist because she has a lot of experience helping her patients get accommodations. And I paid attention on tours, like did the tour guides mention the disability offices. And sometimes I asked the tour guides about kids' experiences with disability services. I also looked for schools with good support services in general both academic and health.

The consultant had him on a schedule and would give him tasks to do before their next meeting. No she didn't specialize in kids with ADHD but this  structure was very helpful. We still had to edit/proof essays, help brainstorm topics, proof the apps, help with activities list, remind him to work on things, etc. I kept reminding him to check portals and email. I also helped with the additional info section.

Did your ADHD child talk about any of the struggles that they have had it any points in their essays or interviews, etc.? I’ve always wonder about if/how to address this.

Yes a little in the written app. He addressed it in the additional info section where relevant and while it didn't come up in the common app essay, it did come up in some of the supplementals. I have no idea if it came up in interviews. He did mention it when we helped him prep for interviews but unsure if it actually came up. [/quote]

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