| Description |
160 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
An Introduction to ADD: A New Understanding -- 1. What Is Attention Deficit Disorder? -- 2. How Do You Know You Have ADD? A Questionnaire -- Life with ADD: How ADD Affects You -- 3. How ADD Affects You as a High School Student -- 4. The Risks of Alcohol and Drugs -- 5. How ADD Affects You as a Young Woman -- 6. Two College Students Speak About ADD -- Making Life Better: You Are in Control -- 7. It Takes a Total Treatment Program -- 8. Medications Used to Treat ADD -- 9. Life-style Habits for Success -- 10. Working with an ADD Coach -- Succeeding in College: You Can Do It -- 11. Choosing a Program That's Right for You -- 12. Getting In to the College of Your Choice -- 13. Learning Accommodations at College -- 14. Using Campus Resources -- Additional Considerations: More Help for You -- 15. Legal Rights of Students with ADD -- 16. Commonly Asked Questions |
| Summary |
"Armed with the wisdom of both specialists and those who have "been there" themselves, readers with ADD can approach the prospect of college with confidence. This concise handbook is packed with practical information and advice for the smoothest possible transition to college life. Expanded and revised, with chapters written by physicians, psychologists, and educators with expertise in ADD, this new edition of ADD and the College Student provides a wealth of information."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-160) |
| Subject |
Attention-deficit-disordered youth -- Education (Higher) -- United States.
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Attention-deficit-disordered youth -- Education (Secondary) -- United States.
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College student orientation -- United States.
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| Author |
Quinn, Patricia O.
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| LC no. |
00041826 |
| ISBN |
1557986630 paperback |
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