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This publication provides an overview of attention deficit disorders (ADD) and the legal rights of college students with ADD. Possible accommodations that schools can make for students with ADD are provided and include: (1) provide structure and reduce distraction in class; (2) simplify and repeat instructions, as necessary, both orally and in writing; (3) give frequent and specific feedback from faculty and disability services staff; (4) provide accommodations such as priority registration, reduced course loads, taped textbooks, tape recorders, course modifications, tailored assignments, modified text books, priority seating in the front of the room, study guides, and summaries of important points; (5) provide test accommodations such as extra time, quiet room, alternative formats, and opportunities to seek clarification; (6) allow course substitutions to fulfill certain requirements, e.g., for foreign language and mathematics; (7) offer as electives alternative learning style courses; (8) educate the student regarding ADD, coping strategies, and advocacy techniques; (9) encourage the use of support groups, counselors and advisors to assist with academic, career and other issues; and (10) review rules and expectations and use behavioral management techniques as needed. Possible strategies for students with ADD are provided and a list of organizational resources is included. (CR)

This publication provides an overview of attention deficit disorders (ADD) and the legal rights of students with ADD to educational services under federal legislation. Possible accommodations that schools can make for students with ADD are provided and include: (1) educate teachers and staff concerning the nature of ADD and the proper techniques for interacting with students with ADD; (2) provide structure and reduce distraction in class; (3) simplify and repeat, as necessary, instructions regarding class and homework; (4) give instructions clearly, both orally and in writing; (5) provide frequent and specific feedback from teachers; (6) provide accommodations such as taped textbooks, tape recorders, repetition, time for questions, summaries, study guides, extra time for assignments, course modifications, tailored homework assignments, modified text books and work books, and priority seating in the front of the room; (7) provide test accommodations such as extra time, quiet room, alternative formats, and opportunities to ask questions; (8) provide one-on-one tutorials, classroom aides, note takers, and a services coordinator; (9) modify non-academic times; and (10) use behavioral management techniques and tailor responses to the needs of students with ADD. Possible strategies for students with ADD are also provided. (CR)