College Students with ADHD and LD: Effects of Support Services on Academic Performance

• Published in: Learning disabilities research and practice Vol. 32; no. 4; pp. 246 - 256
• Main Authors: DuPaul, George J., Dahlstrom-Hakki, Ibrahim, Gormley, Matthew J., Fu, Qiong, Pinho, Trevor D., Banerjee, Manju
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.11.2017; Wiley-Blackwell
• Subjects: Academic Achievement; Academic Support Services; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; College Students; Grade Point Average; Learning Disabilities

Two relatively common disabilities reported by college students are attention–deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities (LD). Many questions remain regarding how best to support these students and whether services such as advising, coaching, and tutoring lead to significant aca...