ADHD School Tips

In school

• Reduce distractions
• Sit at the front of the classroom
• Get organized
• Write all assignments and appointments in a calendar or daily planner
• Check your calendar every day
• Use reminders
• Make lists
• Write notes
• Leave yourself voicemail messages for important events
• Get a watch with an alarm
• Manage workload
• Try to break big assignments into smaller pieces
• Make sure you review all directions carefully
• Get a routine
• Perform your activities in the same order every day

For college

• Be realistic
• Don't take too heavy a courseload in your first semester
• Schedule classes when you know you work best (mornings or afternoons)
• Make sure to take breaks in between classes
• Plan ahead
• Choose a college that is convenient for you
• Consider size of school and distance from home
• Make sure the college has support services for students with ADHD
• Get what you need
• Tell the school in advance about your condition
• Let them know what help you need, including tutors, early registration, and extra time for tests