Challenges in ADHD Support Services at Universities & Colleges
Disability services at universities and colleges face challenges in providing support for students with ADHD. The Health Service Executive is working on solutions, addressing medication issues, and emphasizing non-medical supports through organizations like ADHD Ireland. Constructive advocacy is essential for individuals to navigate available resources effectively and address the complexities of ADHD support. Awareness about ADHD in women and beyond young adulthood is crucial for comprehensive support.
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What is the problem and where are we now? Disability Services in Universities and Colleges are now overwhelmed with students looking for supports with ADHD The HSE are working on a solution Getting medication is a problem for most people As per the Model of Care for ADHD non-medical supports are available through ADHD Ireland ADHD is not a visible disability, it doesn't disappear on your 18th birthday and women can have ADHD too!
Constructive Advocacy (for you) It can be hard to ask for supports, when you don t know what you want and what will work! Constructive Advocacy is about getting the right support(s) for you at the right time There is usually more than one avenue to approach It takes a team to help Persistence and resilience is the key
Constructive Advocacy (for everyone) It s a 1.8bn problem every year for the Irish economy, how can you help? Does the system need to be re-organised, do we need terminal exams, is there a better way to assess all students, including those with ADHD? Its everyone in the organisation! Silver bullets are rare! Acceptance is the key! Remember Captain Sensible!
Captain Sensible Happy Talk 1982! Happy talkin', talkin', happy talk Talk about things you'd like to do You've got to have a dream If you don't have a dream How you gonna have a dream come true Our dream/mission is to make life for all those affected by ADHD, do join us!
