Making the Grade With ADD: A Student's Guide to Succeeding in College With Attention Deficit Disorder

by Stephanie Sarkis

In college, independence, fun activities, and new friendships abound. But if you have attention deficit disorder (ADD), these new opportunities also present new challenges. To adjust to college life, you'll need to learn to harness your disorder in new ways in order to plan your time effectively, become a successful student, make friends, and take advantage of everything campus life has to offer. This easy-to-use guide will help you create study habits that work with your ADD in productive and positive ways. You'll learn how •Set up a class schedule with your ADD in mind
•Get along with roommates and establish a comfortable living situation
•Stay focused, take notes, and study when surrounded by distractions
•Get help at your campus health center when you need it
•Make time for socializing and extracurricular activities
Written by a licensed mental health counselor who has ADD herself, this guide will be a valuable resource through your college years and beyond. Visit the author at her web www.stephaniesarkis.com.

Genres: Adhd, Nonfiction, Self Help, Psychology

200 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2007

About the author

Author of 10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD: How to Overcome Chronic Distraction and Accomplish Your Goals, Natural Relief for Adult ADHD: Complementary Strategies for Increasing Focus, Attention, and Motivation With or Without Medication, Adult ADD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed, Making the Grade with ADD: A Student's Guide to Succeeding in College with Attention Deficit Disorder, ADD and Your Money: A Guide to Personal Finance for Adults with Attention-Deficit Disorder.

Reviews

[Meagan]

I guess this is great for young kids, but the author forgets that not all students are 18 years old.

[Emily.a.j.]

I read this book my freshman year of college. It taught me so many important skills and it’s a very funny book. I’d recommend it to anyone in school with ADD.