ADHD - ADHD in postsecondary students
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Prevalence of ADHD in postdecondary students
- the prevalence in NA college students ranges from 2-8%
- 15,4-23,7% in iran and kanya
- in a study of 1080 NA college students, 12% met the criteria for ADHD while only 2% was officially diagnosed
- 25% of the students accessing disability services are diagnosed with ADHD
The impact of a college environment on ADHD
- ADHD is associated with dopamine and norepinephrine and these neurotransmitters are involved with processes like cool EF (response inhibition and working memory) and hot EF (motivation for delayed rewards), and temporal processing
- Students lose the help from their parents in a time of change where the need for control and good executive functioning is nessecary. Students with ADHD may have more difficulties in this environment.
Impact of ADHD on academic performance and achievement
- students with ADHD are more likely to terminate their education.
- they have a significantly lower GPA
- more likely to drop a course
- take less notes
- worse at planning, completing assignments, exams, and avoiding distractions
- inattention is a greater predictor for a lower GPA compared to hyperactivity
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