When Freshmen Choose Not to Use Accommodations or Campus Support...
Establishing One’s College Identity: A Fresh Start It may come as a surprise that a student who uses accommodations during high school successfully and expresses the intent to use them in college, may and often does, change course once they’re on a college campus. Even if they begin to struggle, it’s not unusual for new college students with learning differences such as ADHD to avoid using accommodations or accessing campus support, particularly during their freshman year. 1 As a parent, it can be frustrating to become aware that your new undergrad is sliding off track into some academic difficulty but hasn’t informed their professors about accommodations they may have and seems resistant to accessing campus support options. Some parents may find themselves grappling with WHY? It’s important to keep in mind that acknowledging a learning difference can create a sense of stigma. The disability label can act as a substantial barrier for students, particularly when they are new to the c