Posted by 10derheart on August 31, 2014, at 11:59:01
In reply to Re: back to school tomorrow, posted by alexandra_k on August 25, 2014, at 14:50:06
> Do you have disability services in the form of teaching and learning development services, or something like that?
Oh yes. All colleges have this. Interestingly enough, ours has just started providing specific testing and evaluation for ADD this semester...for those who may have been dx a long time ago (me) or never obtained/lost the documentation needed to show for accomodation. I may do this if they can fit me in (my schedule os pretty tight) just because I was *never* tested, but rather dx by prescription in 2002...after a couple conversations with pdoc and/or social worker (methylphenidate + Prozac worked well to reduce systems - she prob does have ADD). CUrious asto how the proper tests will come out...although being on Strattera for over 10 years...hmm...would have to ask how to approach...pretend what answers would be when I was not medicated? Have to see what their testing entails since there are different ways...
Anyway, though, the only accommodations they give, as far as I have ever read about or heard from others is testing in another, quiet room (don't need that) use of headphones in same room (don't need) during tests, and extra time (rarely an issue) I can't imagine anything they offer that would help my paralysis at home, freaking out internally, socailly anxiety in groups, perfectionism and massive disorganization when trying to plan reading, writing, etc. I dunno. It won't hurt to see them.
> I've heard good things (generally) about people getting help with organization / scheduling. Assistance with breaking a big project down into simpler components to make manageable steps. Help with scheduling times to work on components. Accountability meetings to help with motivation.
That would be great. Not sure anyone at my school goes that far..but I might be able to ask. That is typical ADD coach stuff for sure. I do do those things myself...then plan falls apart cuz I play computer games to relieve stress or watch TV, sleep...make up reasons to avoid things...
> But my inclination would be to say to only take 2 courses and have the aim (and plan!) to meet all deadlines.Yeah, that sounds ideal. Because I use my veterans' benefits to attend school, there are certain requirements...the main one being that I have 36 months total and once those are exhausted I would have to find other funding...and unless I go half time or more, my allowance I get (to live on as the idea is many can't/don't work or work little while doing school) which in generous and a great blessing is reduced or eliminated. I have 9 months of benefits left after Dec of tis year...and I must take at least 3 classes to keep the allowance...
Others things...I am 55 years old. Terrified and pessimistic about anyone employing me anyway...but I can't afford to take years more to finish and move onto..something. After this semester, if I make it thru, I only need 4 more class for my B.A. Also, weirdly maybe, I have found the less I demand of myself, the less I seem to do. It's like this summer with one class...I often wrote stuff at the last minute and even submitted a few things a day late...for no reason than procrastination..."oh, only one class, easy, I can do it later..." With four classes ther is zero margin for all that messing around b/c I see things spiraling down so fast...so more seems actually better..didn't you write something like this once?
(Rushing cuz PC is going to automatically shut down....)
Well, um, be back later. I have more to say to you! But this damn machine has a mind of its own...
MDD (presently in complete remission); ADD-Inattentive type; mild anxiety (not fomally dx'd)
Meds: Strattera 80 mg q day
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