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After A-levels, the student with ADHD discovers a new freedom, but also total independence in organising their work. Without structure, difficulties can quickly pile up. Here are the keys to success. With suitable support, higher education is entirely accessible.
In higher education, nobody checks whether lectures are attended or revision is done. The student has to organise everything alone, which is a real challenge with ADHD. It is often the first time there is no external structure at all.
Our article ADHD and organisation expands on this advice.
Staying focused through two hours in a lecture hall is hard. Sitting at the front, taking active notes and taking breaks all help. The course materials provided help to complete your notes.
To learn more, see ADHD and note-taking.
Universities and many institutions have a disability service or disability adviser. Get in touch as soon as you enrol to request adjustments. The earlier you make contact, the sooner the adjustments are ready for exams.
The article ADHD and higher education exams covers this question in detail.
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Extra time in exams, a separate room, provided documents, recording of lectures: adjustments are possible. They must be requested following the institution’s procedure.
This is explained step by step in Extra time and ADHD.
Digital diary, reminders, revision timetable, working in the library with others: creating your own structure is essential. Working alongside other students helps you stay focused.
To go further, read our article ADHD and revision.
Managing accommodation, a budget, meals and your schedule also requires organisation. Impulsivity can make budget management harder. Simple budgeting tools can help.
We cover this point in ADHD and risk-taking behaviour.
The move into adulthood is also the time to transition to adult medical follow-up. Prepare for it. A well-prepared transition avoids a break in care.
This topic is covered in our page Managing ADHD in adults.
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Yes, with good organisation and adjustments. Independence is total.
The disability service or adviser, as soon as you enrol. The disability service is key.
Extra time, a separate room, provided documents. Creating your own structure.
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