Potential education related problems due to | Potential reasonable adjustment |
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Mind wandering (daydreaming, intrusive task-unrelated thoughts) | 25–50% extra writing time in examinations |
Poor working memory (may need more time more time to process information and/or to understand complex conceptual ideas) | 25–50% extra writing time in examinations, separate room for writing examinations |
Disorganisation and inefficiency | Academic coaching, being invigilated in an examination by a support worker familiar with ADHD |
Difficulties with planning ahead, misjudging how long tasks take to perform (different conception of time) | 25–50% extra writing time in examinations, flexible start times for an examination |
Procrastination/ waiting until the “last minute” to submit work, “pulling all-nighters” (may need more time to complete tasks) | Academic coaching/ specialist mentoring, 10 to 20 min of a rest break during examinations |
Forgetfulness (losing things needed for university e.g., student ID card, missing lectures, classes, or appointments) | Having the ability to negotiate extensions to deadlines for assignments/ course work |
Difficulty sustaining attention (especially when bored, not engaged, or not stimulated) | Academic coaching/ specialist mentoring, the ability to study part-time or to defer examinations |
Difficulties following long explanations, note taking, or reading a lot | Academic coaching/ specialist one-to-one study skills support or subject specific support |
Hyper-focus on topics of self-interest to the detriment of other topics and tasks | Academic coaching/ specialist one-to-one study skills support, subject specific support |