ADD and the College Student: A Guide for High School and College Students With Attention Deficit Disorder,9781557986634

ADD and the College Student: A Guide for High School and College Students With Attention Deficit Disorder

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Edition: Revised
ISBN13: 9781557986634
ISBN10: 1557986630
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2001-01-01
Publisher(s): Amer Psychological Assn
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Summary

(Magination Press) Practical handbook of information and advice for a smooth transition to college life. Includes chapters written by physicians, psychologists, and educators with expertise in ADD. Topics include getting into the college of choice, locating resources on campus, learning accommodations, legal rights, working with a coach, and more. Softcover.

Table of Contents

Preface 6(1)
About the Authors 7(6)
An Introduction to ADD: A New Understanding
What Is Attention Deficit Disorder?
13(8)
How Do You Know You Have ADD? A Questionnaire
21(12)
Life with ADD: How ADD Affects You
How ADD Affects You as a High School Student
33(6)
The Risks of Alcohol and Drugs
39(14)
How ADD Affects You as a Young Woman
53(8)
Two College Students Speak About ADD
61(14)
Making Life Better: You Are in Control
It Takes a Total Treatment Program
75(6)
Medications Used to Treat ADD
81(10)
Life-style Habits for Success
91(8)
Working with an ADD Coach
99(10)
Succeeding in College: You Can Do It
Choosing a Program That's Right for You
109(8)
Getting In to the College of Your Choice
117(6)
Learning Accommodations at College
123(8)
Using Campus Resources
131(8)
Additional Considerations: More Help for You
Legal Rights of Students with ADD
139(10)
Commonly Asked Questions
149(10)
Resources 159

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