They need to be able to talk to the professors, talk about their disability, understand assignments, and be assured they have an accurate understanding of the course requirements. Professors are more understanding if they know individual situations ahead of time rather than when the student is having difficulties and expecting leniency. In high school, students have many advocates, whereas in college they must be their own. Most often students with ADD are very successful in college because they have learned survival skills along the way and truly strive to do their best. This information was obtained from the St. Norbert College Academic Mastery Program.
Brown County is no exception.
People everywhere are looking for solutions to the problems facing our youth. However, a problem-centered approach to dealing with these complex issues rarely works by itself. A complementary approach is needed - one that accents healthy development and requires action by all members of the community. The Search Institute of Minneapolis has developed a model for such an approach. The Search Institute model highlights 40 developmental assets.