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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Michigan State University provides academic and workplace services and accommodations to persons with ADHD. The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities works to foster independence in the learning process, and assists both students and employees in learning to utilize appropriate strategies, accommodations, and other resources. The following information is meant to be helpful to you as you seek answers to your questions about services and accommodations for persons with ADHD. We look forward to working with you to help maximize your experience at MSU!

Getting Started with RCPD (MyProfile)

Log on to the MyProfile page with your MSU NetID and password to register with the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities. MyProfile provides online forms and initiates communication with a Disability Specialist.

Documentation

Persons with ADHD must provide the following two documents for a disability accommodation request 1.) a recent diagnostic report from an appropriate professional, and 2.) a completed Verification Form for Documentation of ADHD. The documentation must be recent (a suggested guideline for recency is three years) and include a case history.

For students matriculating directly from high school, a copy of the most recent individualized educational plan plus a complete copy of the latest psychological assessments are needed by RCPD. If the student was tested outside the public school system, a complete copy of the psychological assessment should be provided.

After documentation of a disability has been provided and a needs assessment is completed, reasonable accommodations are determined. RCPD will provide a verification letter that includes: (a) verification of disability and status as a student or employee registered with the RCPD (b) an outline of reasonable accommodations.

Students will receive a Verified Individualized Services and Accommodations letter, otherwise known as a VISA.

Employees will receive a Statement of Employee Accommodation Determination letter, otherwise known as a SEAD.

Confidentiality

RCPD adheres to strict standards of confidentiality in the management of student and employee information. Since RCPD is the only holder of disability documentation, all disability-related documentation should be directed to RCPD (not other campus departments).

Requesting Accommodations

RCPD recognizes that accommodations may be required in order to assist individuals in maximizing their educational and workplace experience at MSU. While the university is required to provide reasonable accommodations, we do not change essential academic requirements or job functions. Accommodation determinations are based on documentation and individualized needs assessment.

Before Requesting Accommodations, students and employees must Identify and Register as a person with a disability and provide appropriate documentation of their disability to RCPD. Employees should refer to the Reasonable Accommodations Policy for University Applicants and Employees, for the procedure on requesting worksite accommodations.

Students and employees with ADHD may be eligible to receive the following accommodations facilitated by RCPD:

Resources

Building Community

MSU provides many venues for collaboration and community building on disability issues. Please consider becoming involved in the following organizations:

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have further questions that have not been answered on this page, please refer to the ADHD FAQ Page.

The Specialist Spotlight


Got ADD?

A group to help students with ADD manage college!!!

This group is open to enrolled students of the MSU community who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, and are seeking help with managing college life. Registered students are welcome to come regularly or drop in on an as-needed basis. The meetings are interactive and offer practical strategies.

A pre-group interview is required with Dr. John Taylor, staff psychologist, and can be arranged by contacting the MSU Counseling Center at 355-8270.

The "Got ADD " group meets at the Counseling Center (207 Student Services Building) on Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00pm, beginning October 10th.

Contact Information

Elaine High

Elaine High

Learning Disabilities
Study Strategies Tutor
(517) 884-1905
Valerie Nilson

Valerie Nilson

Learning Disabilities
(517) 884-1904


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