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Old Nov 14, 2010, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by SenatorPenguin8081 View Post
The supports I've had experience in the past with at my old university were really just in name only; they really didn't take any true action to help
SP, what supports would you like the university to provide? I have ADHD too and would love to have some supports but can't think of much of anything I could ask for that would be something the university could provide. (I have not requested accommodation at my school.) If you have ideas, I would love to hear them. At my university, you can get extra time for a test or an isolated and quiet spot to take the test. I really appreciate the latter option, as all of the people clacking noisily on their laptops in the class can be very distracting to me. I asked my professor informally if she could ask that those with laptops sit on one side of the room so there can be a laptop free zone on the other side, but she wouldn't do it. I have had some professors do that and have found it really helpful so I didn't think I was asking for anything outrageous. I didn't want to tell her I would like this because of ADHD. I don't like to share my health information with professors.
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Originally Posted by SenatorPenguin8081
I dont know I just feel sorta messed up guys, and vulnerable--- and I don't want personal stuff about me getting out to people.
I don't like it either, so I try to limit the spread whenever I can. I don't readily give release for my health care providers to discuss me with anyone else unless there is clear benefit, and I don't use insurance for mental health. As far as my insurance is concerned, I have never sought services for mental health. I guess we do the best we can and then just try not to worry ourselves too much.
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Thanks for this!
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