The search for the perfect college can be complex and challenging for both the student with ADHD and his or her parents. Just as the needs of each student are individual, colleges and universities offer a variety of programs to help students with ADHD, learning disabilities and other disabilities. Although there are federal laws governing colleges that receive federal funds, how colleges implement these laws and whether there are additional programs available can be different. Students must...
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