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Edited by Patricia O. Quinn, MD
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Armed with the wisdom of both specialists and those who have "been there" themselves, readers with ADD can approach the prospect of college with confidence. This concise handbook is packed with practical information and advice for the smoothest possible transition to college life. Substantially expanded and revised, with chapters written by physicians, psychologists, and educators with expertise in ADD, this new edition of ADD and the College Student provides a wealth of information, including:
- Getting in to the college of your choice
- Locating and making full use of resources on campus
- Personal commentaries from college students with ADD
- Securing learning accommodations that highlight your abilities
- Your legal rights as a student with ADD
- Working with an ADD coach
- Life-style habits for your success
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• 6 " x 9"
• 160 pages
• Ages 16–22
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"…serves as a helpful guide to selecting and entering college and succeeding there…This guidebook is practical, realistic, optimistic, and reassuring for both teens and adults."
—Booklist
"…A resource to empower young people on their way to achieving their potentials and making it to adulthood."
—Mary McDonald Richard
Student Disability Services, University Of Iowa
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is a developmental pediatrician in Washington, D.C., specializing in child development and psychopharmacology. A pioneer, Dr. Quinn has worked for nearly 30 years in the areas of ADD, hyperactivity, and learning disabilities. She gives workshops nationwide and has published extensively in these fields.
Her titles include Putting on the Brakes: Young People's Guide to Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), The "Putting on the Brakes" Activity Book for Young People with ADD, Coaching College Students with ADHD, and others.
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