65.1 Assessment of Vulnerability to Failure or Underperformance in Learning Disabled and ADHD College Students

The vast majority of students headed to college who previously were identified with a specific learning disorder (SLD) or ADHD do not seek on-campus support or accommodation. However, many of these students have an increased risk for failure or underperformance in their first few years of college. Some students are reluctant to identify the risk factors they possess. Several students may confront failure for the first time when they enter a college environment, leading to a cascade of other adjustment problems, as well as increased difficulty resolving these clinical struggles.

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - October 1, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Matthew Cruger Source Type: research