How To Get School Accommodations (ADHD)

There are lots of different accommodations available but everyone's IEP/504 is different. You can also update your accommodations throughout your education as your needs and preferences change.
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[@LifesGood22]

I was diagnosed at 52 and, like many others, left to my own devices to figure it out. You have helped answer so many questions and eased so much anxiety. It is a great thing you're doing. Helping to educate those who are lost and can't afford expensive doctors. Thank you

[@Ratboi11]

I have added and my parents are busy. I have talked to my parents about getting a 504 in the past after my therapist introduced it to me. I usually can't focus at all on my work and/or just want to finish last blocks assignments. Watching this just reminded me of it and I love the info you share it helps me feel a lot better knowing some of my symptoms are just part of the complex ADHD

[@Mizelipha]

I'm back in school for my PhD and probably in need of getting diagnosed. Your channel is super helpful

[@KatieCottingham]

Look up neuropsychology as well as traditional psychologists and psychiatrists, and make sure they specialize in diagnosing adult ADHD cases. It can be hell to get in and it's usually a full day of testing plus, for some places, completing additional in depth surveys at home. It's not any easier in terms of a lot of treatment, but it can be significantly life improving to get accommodations at quirk and in school.

[@girardedward]

In a STEM Masters program and accommodations help 1000%. Timely completing assignments is a STRUGGLE. 😞

[@mackenziecline3685]

Thank you for making videos like this to help people learn options of how to best take care of themselves. I wish I would've learned about ADHD much earlier in my life. I'm 24 and I graduated college in 2020. All through school I always struggled with timed exams. It brought physically manifested symptoms like feeling flush in the face and light-headedness and shakiness when I would see or hear my time was almost up. I was so embarrassed that I couldn't work as quickly as my classmates, but it was impossible to stay focused and work quickly, even when I knew the material well. Freshmen year of college I tried getting accommodations, but I wasn't educated how to communicate my issues to my school's student access office. They insisted I give them documentation of my disability, I hadn't come to terms with the idea that my situation would be classified as a disability, and nobody was there to walk me through it. This experience cost me a lot of crying over exams, wanting to perform my best, but repeatedly having to rely on the kindness of my instructors to grant me more time to finish, which didn't always happen. College was more strict than high school about giving everyone the same time on exams. During a summer class of Calc 3 at another university, I gave exams one final shot before asking for help. I remember feeling humiliated talking to my classmates after the test, and not being able to talk to them about the last couple pages of the exam because I never got to those pages. I spoke with my professor afterwards about my struggles getting accommodations at my out of state college, and asked if on an individual basis just for this class he could give me extra time on tests. He was so kind about it because he gave me extra time and a quiet room, no documentation needed, AND he got me set up with a counselor who met with me once, heard about my stressful testing experiences, and diagnosed me with unspecified anxiety disorder so that I could get accommodations! Then they were able to transfer my accommodations to my regular university so I had them for the rest of college. They were super helpful! I even ended up working for my university's student access center office as my campus job. I ended up getting the accommodations I needed, but I'm curious if ADHD would have been a more accurate diagnosis, if it would have been an easier diagnosis for me to accept emotionally, and to what extent anxiety and ADHD go hand in hand.

[@chrisfalx3251]

The time I went to one of those learning centers for ADHD kids, and they give you a test on the first day. It took me so long to do that. They closed the place and everyone left until the janitor found me almost an hour after they closed. This is 100% true story.

[@norabarnes9235]

I didn't know you could have accommodations for ADHD but I'm pretty sure college WAS my accommodation--classes you're interested in when they suit you. Not too early (most of the time) and also not too late. My best hours were late morning to mid day. With few exceptions at 9 am and 6 pm when it couldn't be helped my classes were all 10-2pm varying. I THRIVED. Graduated in 3 years with honors, where as I was like at THE bare minimum passing in high school. I was even taking 21 hours at one point. And part of this was being assistant stage manager for theatre, so for a couple months I was WAY more than just 21 hours. And after I was 18 hours in practice. for me I thrived like this--it's as you say; individually tailored to thrive.

[@remotepinecone]

until you take 5 ceramics classes when you are trying to get a mathematics degree

[@norabarnes9235]

@@remotepinecone I had to take science and math for my theatre degree. I got through them. Actually I even enjoyed most of my science classes-including astronomy, environmental science, a lab thing, I forgot what else. I also took history classes (if I had wanted to double minor, I woulda chosen history as my second so that wasn't so bad either), and actually poli sci was fascinating too. When I get to CHOOSE at least most of my classes The required ones aren't so bad either--- and I'm talking REQUIRED like you don't get a choice (Tx history, US history, poli sci) not required as long as it's in the math and science credits (you can choose any version of math and science as long as you get the hours). But EVERY semester I had HALF major classes (theatre and dance) and HALF of those required other credits (everything else) and I love English and history and I loved the science I picked as well, so in the end it wasn't too bad. I started with 12 hours my first semester as recommended by my theatre adviser but that wasn't enough. I wanted to graduate early so one semester I took 21 hours which needed special approval. I was so tired I couldn't study for tests but I still aced the classes (no really, there was an astronomy test I got the highest grade in the class on and I didn't study one bit bc my brain couldn't process anything by that point). 18 was my Goldilocks hours. Man I miss college. For me ceramics wouldn't be so bad--so either you had nothing better or you should look more into WHY you kept gravitating toward it. And I'm sure mathematicians could turn ceramics into math somehow, just like being good with math helps people shoot guns (true story if you talk to some soldiers). I LOVED learning in college bc I got to choose 90% of my classes and 90% of my class times (RIP 8 and 9 am ONLY offerings). In HS.......... I couldn't do all the classes I wanted. They forced you into the history/math/English/science and with a few exceptions, you didn't get to choose what type. And instead of a set number of hours total, you had to do this every year, which limited you in the FUN things (for me was choir/art/theatre) and BECAUSE I did so POORLY a in high school and failed a LOT, I couldn't join any teams in HS like the dance team bc of stupid passing classes requirements. At least in college, also, you're pursuing classes (for the most part, RIP ceramics) that focus on your degree---meaning all the math classes you could want. And most HS sh*t forced on you, you will never use---and they don't teach you anything useful like surviving taxes or other life requirements either, the k-12 system basically just wastes your time. If it was more Montessori-like, it would be better I think. ANYWAY, hated HS, thrived in college, maybe you should look deeper into all the ceramics

[@JennyG.COW5]

One advice that I wish I knew about is asking about scholarships specifically with your physical or mental health in mind. While I was attending a community college, I only learned afterwards that I could have signed up for a scholarship for those who have a heart condition, or even Parents who have a child with a heart condition. (Luckily my grandparents helped give me some savings bonds that I used for college materials, but I still wish I would have been able to take advantage of the scholarship they offered since I fit into that category!) It's definitely something worth checking out! And even if they don't, you can at least know that you looked into this option.

[@rubysandhu8352]

I don’t think i have a 504/IEP but in middle school In one grade i got quite rooms and I got a pen that reads to me and Another grade for the majority of the tests i wrote were in separate rooms and for one midterm i got a piece of paper that had 3 multiple choice questions but the computer had 4! I have adhd, and anxiety!

[@susie7336]

One of my daughters was evaluated over 6 weeks at her school based on a meeting between me and her teacher. The evaluation was done through the Special Ed teacher, the school psychologist, the vice principal, her teacher (2nd grade), and the speech teacher. It was in depth and very professional. Then she was diagnosed with ADHD based on the result of the evaluation, which resulted in her IEP. I knew there was something very special about her, but it wasn’t cookie cutter learning applicable. The IEP now has her have extra time, help, less visual distraction, and fidgets. It is a lengthy document than I am so grateful for!

[@Matthewmistcloud]

They are hard documents for us educators to keep up with and understand

[@project__insanity]

That's actually how I got diagnosed to, but for me it was in 7th grade and I was being diagnosed with autism. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was uhh..four I think? Idk, but it was because I have a more severe case of ADHD i guess.

[@KatieCottingham]

@@project__insanity ADHD and ASD are, as we currently understand, are very common comorbidities and depending on how your symptoms present, one may be easier to diagnose at the first evaluation, especially if you are only seeing a family practice physician, pediatrician, or internist who do not have additional training in learning disabilities. Personally, I had symptoms my whole life of both and simply learned to mask well enough in public, in school, and on the job to get by until my 30s when the internal strain became too much and I started pressing for an evaluation by someone who specializes in adult ADHD. That led to a specialist in Adult identified ASD. As someone working toward a master's in elementary ed and certification, I certainly hope to be part of the changing tide of teachers who have had more access to additional training to identify, support, and be all around advocates for our disabled students. I think we're getting to the point where, at least in states not chasing off teachers by the hundreds, identification is happening as soon as possible to ensure that support begins immediately and resources are provided to families to help ensure that we are a team in supporting the growth of disabled students. Thank you for sharing your story and best wishes to you!

[@KatieCottingham]

@@Matthewmistcloud Please don't speak for everyone in education. I understand if your school and/or district is limited in resources and support, but not everyone struggles with understanding the paperwork or else it would've been changed decades ago. If you didn't have sufficient training on IEPs and 504s, you can and *should* reach out to your district's head of special education and ask about what additional training is available to make up the gaps in your understanding. If staying on top of specifics is difficult and you're a teacher who is concentrated in a subject in middle or high school, laminating cards with a cheat sheet of what is provided to whom, along with the student's picture, can at the very least help you keep things straight and legal, and at best, create a means to better connect with those additional needs students as well as having a system that helps any possible substitute teacher who doesn't know your students to not accidentally violate an IEP or 504. Also, if your school doesn't already have this system in place, I encourage giving students their own laminated card they can keep with them that explains what they get, as well as acts as a discrete request to step out of class. The best middle school I covered at during the pandemic has this system and it means students don't need to announce to everyone they need a break or what kind of a break. I hope something in this is helpful and as a new teacher and neurodivergent person myself, I thank you for your ongoing efforts for your disabled students.

[@Matthewmistcloud]

@@KatieCottingham I’m going to uni for education and I grew up in sp Ed IEPs are 35 page documents most of the time and they aren’t always easy to understand this is coming from someone who also studies law it’s hard when your work with just exceptional Ed students and you have 35 students on your case load like most of my teachers growing up on top of the fact IEPs and 504s are becoming more prevalent

[@colecondon6500]

Hey I just wanted to say thanks for your content, I am constantly amazed by the amount of information I am completely unaware of. Your clips are really insightful and I appreciate your efforts to raise consciousness about ADHD. Thank you 🙏

[@anonymous_quasar6467]

I love your videos and they’ve helped me so much. I have looked on the CDC page for adhd diagnosis and I definitely think that I have predominately inattentive adhd. Unfortunately, my mom doesn’t believe in adhd and thinks it was made up to drug children, and that even if it was real my grades are too high for me to possibly have it. I don’t know what to do because I am not 18 yet so I can’t exactly go by myself to get diagnosed.I have no idea what to do. Anyway, thank you so much for sharing adhd content and keep up the good work!

[@elizabethdekalb]

In many states you can seek mental health assistance by yourself at age 12 or up. Many mentall health or counseling centers can provide free services if you don't have tge money to pay. I hope that you see this or someone else tells you this infornation. Take care. ❤

[@Ash99Ob]

I am glad that I find this channel, you such a lovely person who turns out to be really smart at making adhd shorts and videos!

[@caseylang8098]

This was so helpful, thank you!

[@soccerplyr8]

I love accommodations, i put them on almost everything. Ranch is my go to but sometime I use ketchup or some kind of hot sauce. Can't go wrong

[@StandAloneSoul]

Oh yeeeeeeah, I have been waiting in this! I think that you have great capability and skills (english isn't my first language and I am unsure what the difference of these two is) to teach people, both inside and outside of the AD(H)D 'spektrum' about it. And I'd love for you to make more videos, even though I absolutely enjoy your shorts, too, it feels like something different for me to watch a video. In the end, it's best you do what makes you happy so it comes from heart and doesn't become something you'd have to force yourself to, but, just to let you know, I would like to encourage you to explore the idea of videos that are a little longer than the shorts, because I think that you have A LOT to say and share with the world, and that the world could highly profit from your knowledge and way of explanations. Thanks for what you do though, whatever way you 'package' it in the future.

[@leefelixsegg2666]

Ive never been diegnosed and it seems like all the teachers whove ever questioned it A. No longer teaching. B. I moved and cant ask them. Ive had teachers personally make acomodations themselves. Yet ive never been diagnosed. I never even considered those things till people pointed out.

[@StandAloneSoul]

Well, that sounds like it went very unfortunate for you, but to boost your spirits a little, it is never to late to get evaluated/diagnosed. It might be too late for what made school and organising in general unnessecary challenging for you, but, there's still the chance of getting help for structuring your future life. I always heard that I'd 'go away' when I'd grow into an adult, and for me this just never was the case. I am 26 and it still plays a role, even though I learned to adapt my life around it so it gets easier. I can only recommend to you to dig yourself into the topic and explore your chances. Good luck!

[@KatieCottingham]

You can, and should, start wi your primary care doctor and then find someone who specializes in adult learning disorders. It's definitely worth it, even though you may have to lose 2 days of work, first for testing and the second for follow up.

[@BeepBoopBee]

These would've been really handy to know as a student

[@Chatterbox-pk6ps]

Yes i got my my 504 adhd Accommodation at 3rd grade and I have all of it. Please talk about how sometimes we don't understand some social cues and the person might have to tell us.

[@notarobot1231]

I’ve been considering trying to get accommodations before high school starts and I’ll have to go back to in person full school days

[@izmazix2148]

I had NO IDEA this was a thing. My daughter and I thank you!

[@jakestakeonautism9005]

I have gotten both extra time on tests AND permission to record lectures as accommodations in College. But only extra time on tests and a class aide in Grade School 🏫.

[@project__insanity]

So from what I can remember I've had an IEP ever since I was.. I think six or seven? I don't know, I've had them for a long time. For stuff that I was diagnosed with when I was little, like ADHD and dyslexia., or stuff that I was diagnosed with later on, like Autusm. So I've had these accommodations far as long as I can remember. Longer time to take tests and important assignments, being taken out of the room during testing, getting special help with my assignments, always being allowed to use a calculator during a math test, being allowed to type any writing assignments instead of writing them out on paper, always being sat as close to the teachers desk as possible. Those are all the ones I'm aware of, but I'm sure that there are others. Now, even with those accommodations I've always had trouble in school because of my "issues". Math was always hard for me, but I can definitely say that writing was the hardest. It's not that I didn't know how to sell correctly, it was more so that my writing was completely and utterly unreadable. For almost all elementary school my writing was basically just scribbles. I could read it, but no one else could. Other then my mom, I guess. First year of middle school they realized that I could technically write, but i took a lot longer to do so if I wanted it to be readable. So because of that they always gave me extra time on my writing assignments so that they could read it. That's also why they always tried to make my writing assignments digital. I may not be able to write very well, but I share can type quickly. Anyways now I'm in my first year of highschool, I just moves states and I've been having issues with my new teachers not abiding by my IEP. Let's hope things get better. Edit: Also, I just watched more of the video and I don't know why hearing you refer to special needs disorders as disabilities suprised me. I guess I've just never heard them called that.

[@jamrawat8251]

Thank you I will send this to my mu

[@JennyG.COW5]

I remember for years in elementary school, my Parents and I didn't know that I had short term memory issues. It wasn't until junior high school that we learned about them from my cardiologist. I don't know if it's something that they learned just then or if they didn't bring it up because we hadn't. But it was frustrating for both my Parents (who were trying to raise someone who were already dealing with a heart patient child) and me (who had no issues during class, yet couldn't understand why I just couldn't remember what was said before getting back home). I'm at least glad we found out before high school and college. 😌 Thanks! 😊👍

[@DestinyR7]

I tried getting accommodations in college for dyslexia and was told I would need to pay $2000 to be reevaluated because I was diagnosed in the fifth grade. I explained my insurance didn’t cover that and the lady told me “that’s too bad, maybe you can get on a waiting list for a free consultation,.” How long is the waiting list? “About 1-2 years if you’re lucky”. Needless to say, I never got accommodations in college 😅 also I was diagnosed with ADD after graduating college. Yay lol

[@jakestakeonautism9005]

Thank you for explaining this.

[@jennifertharp659]

Thank you so much! Will you please consider a video covering accommodations for remote work?

[@Cashcorn]

I didn’t know 504’s were legal documents 🤔 I’ve always had teachers who didn’t really abide by my 504

[@douglasoakes4718]

Thank you so much I feel like I needed this I am very nervous when it comes to asking special accommodations because I didn't even know how to ask I believe my oldest sister has these accommodations but I felt bad for asking especially since my mom never brought it up and leaving class while something like a test was going on would make me feel weird so I am glad that I know about it now I will try to remember and bring it up with my physiatrist Thank you!!

[@MarkGlobe]

Hyperfixation at its finest! Pretty good start to edititing and well planned, but I agree the shorts are a better medium.

[@kellycamp513]

Olivia i just found your channel however i appreciate this video. My son's situation sounds like your experiences and i am going to have him evaluated. He is in college and this past year was very challenging with roommates he would get thrown off in his routine with the differibg schedules. I have a question do u also experience worry thoughts but that preoccupy u and become part of the "paralysis" u describe? Like a shut down? Apologies if u have addressed this question already. I would welcome more college support vodeos too.

[@cartersessal4551]

I wanna hear about what you can do to study efficiently or at least more efficiently. Other than the advice than to go to a public place and pretend that everyone is watching you be efficient. How do you do that in your daily life? How do you study with efficient learning? Do you have any advice on that?

[@MisterFanwank]

I have chronic migraines and hearing loss. Whenever I got called into an IEP meeting they never did anything for me. All of the goals were even more things they wanted me to do on top of everything else. Useless.

[@lisatutler-jones5992]

Long post about my untreated ADD/Inattentive life and a lot of oversharing coming: As a little girl, I was a daydreamer. I enjoyed music and reading and didn't mind being alone often. From middle - high school, my learning and home environments became very chaotic and distracting. After HS, I enlisted into the miltary to basically run away. I got in trouble often for being mischievous and running my mouth, a lot. I was terribly impulsive and lacked boundaries. I could not complete self-directed correspondence courses to promote and make rank (USAF) and didn't understand why. I voluntarily separated from the Air Force because I couldn't figure out or communicate what was wrong with me. I doubt there were any accommodations. The USAF would probably first discharge me than have me evaluated and provide any assistance. Then, still in my early 20s, came kids, a brief marriage to one of their dads and the complete chaos that was my unmanageable life. We were broke and moved often. I couldn't provide the stability my children needed. I stayed away from my toxic mother and rarely communicated with my family because I knew I was such a disappointment. I stayed on the west coast primarily while they were on the east. I started college in my 30s and as long as I could sit in a class, I was fine. I couldn't work full-time and succeed at my studies and running a household, so I worked p/t and lived on loans/grants. Juggling was not my thing at that time so if I succeeded in school, I dropped the ball in ALL other areas. When the Pell grant ran out because I took too long to finish college, I attempted online courses and couldn't get past the first month. I tried a few times but usually ended up withdrawing or failing because I always missed the deadlines. I had no idea what I was struggling with. The "ADHD tax" that I've experienced, SMDH - there are no words for the amount of money I've lost in this battle, still to this very day. I am now 55 and only need 5 classes to complete my degree, but the classes must be done online because I don't live in that state anymore. I'm still not giving up but sometimes I feel like not waking up would definitely be easier. I'm so exhausted. My new PCP is determined to get me the help I need to finish school and maybe even get my law degree someday. I want to accomplish this goal but the clock is ticking. many people in my life recognize law school as my path but not one of them understands the challenges I face. I'm sure they think I'm just lazy and unmotivated - just a single mom who lacks discipline. Menopause has sent me crashing where I had no choice but to get help. It's the blessing I didn't know I needed. Hopefully, no more overcompensating, covering up and incomplete therapy sessions. I found a PA who wants to work with me to start treatment/meds this week. I'm learning so much about this disorder. I can't imagine seeing my life from a different lense after so many years of failing at EVERYTHING but I'm looking forward to it. THANK YOU 🙏🏾 so much for sharing this information. I'm not sure why you're doing this channel or why you have so much expertise but your channel is a tremendous help to me. God bless you young lady.

[@takiyaazrin7562]

Great video!

[@Bunny2319b]

That’s unfortunate. This would have helped me a lot back in high school. I always felt like I was lazy or wasn’t smart enough… despite trying twice as hard

[@benschoch9263]

I have the same problems that you talk about on your videos. I am 52 years old and I just started a new career and it is not going well. My supervisor keeps pulling me into his office to talk about why things are taking so long to accomplish. I have the things you are talking about running thoughts and emotions going all over the place.

[@MasterOfPeeing]

That is a cool light switch.

[@KensiAndEmily]

My mom had a meeting I had just gotten diagnosed I was failing math tests in grade 2 the special ed teacher told my mom that if I failed enough then I would learn to do better

[@jenavasexton1645]

In the US? Maybe your mom can tell that teacher, if you get fined enough for breaking the law, you'll learn to do better. 🙄

[@Lea000_GFL]

I really want advice for when people (my dad) dismiss my diagnosis with ADHD and Autism.

[@damajio]

OMG thank you so much

[@TheThora17]

Darn! I thought you were going to talk about the "Canadian version" lol..

[@oceanapearl3503]

Have I mentioned that I love you? (Platonic obvi)

[@magicalsimmy]

Workplaces should give accommodations. I recently got a job that I quit after 2 days, front desk at a hotel. They refused to train me on the check in/out software, had complex policies, made me check in/out people and the worst part - they make all employees sign a form saying you have to pay for mistakes that cost the company money out of your paycheque. It just sets new employees up for failure, since ZERO training increases your chances of making a mistake. The manager was neurotypical and believes there is “only one way to learn, and that’s by DOING.” It was a very high stress and high distraction environment and I couldn’t learn in that environment. No wonder this place has such high staff turnover. 🙄🙄🙄

[@adhdcentral]

algo boost .. water reminder

[@turtleanton6539]

Yes😊

[@sophiathatfangirl2009]

I have talked to my counselor about this she said she will try to help and told me to get headphones but I got ones you use in a shooting range place on Amazon but they don’t work and it’s hard to go to my doctor they only do zoom check ups and my school doesn’t have anyone that is for disabilities just special Ed teachers what do I do to help only a few of my teachers understand and I need to find a way to tell them what I need what should I do? 😓

[@joestendel1111]

I never bother to get accommodations in college because your professor will always make it a hassle to actually use your accommodations

[@joestendel1111]

Good video

[@Tilnaor]

Why I am watching this to the end? I did not diagnosed, not live in the US, and almost 40 years old...

[@jessicagonzales1398]

You say it’s against the law but where? Canada or USA? :)

[@iancarlson-w8m]

She has fantastic eyebrows.... Distractingly so.

[@Percabeth12368]

I have ADHD and my doctor last year told my mom it might be best to get me on a IEP and so my mom talked with the school and they said no because “oh she doesn’t have ADHD” and “oh she has good grades” I don’t understand on how having a F all year is good grades but okay

[@Teadrinker-zy1yp]

If you live in the States and figure out how to get work accommodations without getting treated like a leper/fired on the spot let us know.

[@alivia_folklorianfairy]

Something odd about me is that I physically can’t work in a quiet environment, music doesn’t help. I need background noise and talking. Idk why, but I just do

[@evelynmiller7815]

How to get your doctor to test you for ADHD. I am a female with all A's in school but I suffer with almost every symptom of ADHD but according to my doctor since I have good grades I don't have it and he won't test me for ADHD do you have any suggestions that could help with my problem. .

[@oxgamer7813]

how do I tell my parents that I might have adhd they really don't have the best personality to react with it

[@StandAloneSoul]

Well... I can only guess because if my limited information, the thought that your parents might react somewhat 'bad' to something that is important to you, I am walking on thin ice either ways, because you seem to do, and I really don't want to make things worse for you, but I'll try and you ask yourself what might be helpful and what not. If they could be reacting kind of indifferent and uninterested, I think it could help to explain to them how important this is for your education, career, and basic life managing skills for when you live alone one day. Focus in telling them that you might be at a disadvantage in these areas, and that you might be able to achieve more in these physical, material topics if you could get medicated, which needs a diagnosis first. Those kind of arguments did win over my father, who is really disinterested in my personal happiness and wellbeing, but cared about my superficial status and such. If they're likely to react as if it's a bad thing, stressed or upset about it and might dramatize it, gather information beforehand about how it is a neurodevelopemental/ neurodivergent difference and NOT a psychological problem/illness. This part was very important for my aunt's and elders, because they stigmatized psychiatric disorders and where to ignorant to consider that the relations and emotional stability in our family was not perfect. Instead, point out that it is something neurologic that can be measured and backed based on physiological evidence, that it can just occur like that and is no ones fault, and that no one will have a reason to give them any fault for their uprising, since it's a mainly physical thing that just happens to affect some, unrelated to their families' education. Lastly, if they're likely to react in a way that generally diminishes your concerns and struggle, brushing it off as 'being drammatic' or 'wanting attention' and/or invalidating your thoughts and feelings as unimportant and unworthy to take notice of, and/or belittling you as 'talking nonsense' or anything like these, I sadly have no certain tip for you other than searching for other people who are willing to take you seriously to support you in any way possible so that you can take things into your own hands within your limited choices, keeping together your will strength and courage to fight for your own needs and make use of what you can.. Good luck either way.

[@cneale9431]

My always ask me, "hey, if you don't see a psychiatrist, why are you so intent on exposing the lies and flaws of psychiatry." THIS is why. Moulding society around these arbitrary observations is not only allowed, but encouraged, under our system. That affects everybody. Olivia, you do not have anything. You have the standard and expected trend of humans' thoughts, actions, behaviours, and conditions, only your variations were one day decided to be undesirable and worthless. That's wrong. Despite how against school accommodations I am, the people I am most considerate of are the victims, yourself included.

[@georginaabourjeily6003]

"Lutfalla" where are you from?

[@Empress-Missy]

"the doctor who diagnosed you" lady i was 9 years old and im like, 13 hours away and pretty sure theyre dead. I really hope i dont have to specifically do that one xD

[@zoeybrott]

Watching your shorts has helped me understand my ADHD thank you so much!

[@stephh3521]

Thank you for all your hard work - I have found it incredibly helpful in my efforts to seek support for my 14 yr old son. He slipped under the radar during elementary school and everything has nosedived this first term of Gr 9. The majority of the ADHD traits you detail describe him to a tee and include things I never thought was associated with it. These “ah ha” moments have helped me to better articulate his collective behaviours to heath professionals. I understand it’s better late than never, but I wish the elementary school boards (We are also in Ontario) were formally trained at spotting ADHD traits (i.e not assuming it’s only associated with hyperactivity) so that parents can seek help sooner. Before any teachers complain, I’m simply suggesting an enhanced awareness in order to give parents an earlier heads up in order to best support the child. Thank you again Olivia or your awesome work 🙏

[@bw5187]

Im 37 i dont need accomodations for that I need accommodations for life

[@remotepinecone]

don't forget once you enter collage at 18 none of this exists