I have worked hard to find strategies that work for myself, but none of that would have been possible without the support from my family, friends, and professors.
ADHD not only impacts my academics but also my social life, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
As a University student with ADHD it is hard for me to remain on task, prioritize my time, and retain information. I am often dissatisfied with my academic performance and struggle with low self-esteem.
I am still learning how I can better myself and work towards improving my overall lifestyle. Each and everyday I find new ways to work towards feeling better with my ADHD
Supports that would help Lauren in an academic environment are not offered further emphasizing the medical model of disability. The burden of change is placed on Lauren and she is seen as the pathology of her disability.
Lauren will be asked to leave the classroom until she can function like the other students. She is a huge distraction to her peers learning and we will not stand for it any longer
Inattention symptoms include things such as short attention span, being easily distracted, being forgetful/losing things, unable to stick to tasks, having difficulty organizing tasks, making careless mistakes, and unable to listen to or carry out instructions