2 of my 3 "children" have ADHD. They are now 22 and 18 and attend the local university and live at home. We make adjustments to their schedule because of the ADHD, making sure when they sign up for classes that they don't have too many classes/labs etc. in a row without having a break and also making sure that they don't take too many credits in a semester and overload themselves and get overwhelmed.

We also have taught them to begin studying for big exams sooner than other students so that they don't have to try to study for many hours at a time - they can study for a little bit every day.

In spite of these types of adjustments, 1 of the kids is getting some help from the Disability Services office now. I am very glad about this. She was having trouble concentrating during exams. Every movement or sound distracted her. She now can take her exams privately at the Disability office.

We have been diagnosed with the ADHD since my oldest was 6 yr. old. These adjustments above work for us, but may not work for everyone as all kids are different. I explained to my kids that everyone learns and is smart in different ways. Some kids draw very well, some write well, some are good in math, etc. When you have ADHD, you are smart and creative, you just need a little help concentrating.

My kids tried school with and without their meds. They asked for their meds.