How do you approach requests for academic accommodations such as extended test time in college students with ADHD?

I do receive such requests, particularly from kids in college or high school with severe ADHD symptoms. I do write in my letter that due to the diagnosis of ADHD, the patient may be allowed some accommodation in testing and may be given an extra time to complete the tests compared to other peers. I typically recommend accommodations such as extended time on exams, reduced-distraction testing environments, note-taking support, and flexibility with deadlines. The severity of ADHD helps guide how m...

I work with a large number of college students who have ADHD. Before writing for accommodations, I have them get a formal neuropsychological test to determine the severity of the condition in a standardized way. I then write letters to the school based on the needs discussed in the report. Otherwise, I have found that students often request either more than they might actually need, or through feelings of shame, request a lot less than what their true needs would be.