ADHD

Individuals may be diagnosed as having ADHD or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (also referred to as ADD) when they have significant problems with inattention, hyperactivity and/or impulsivity, which were first identified in childhood (prior to the age of 12). The severity of symptoms can vary but the symptoms must exist across multiple settings and impair a major domain of life functioning in order to qualify as a disability. Some individuals have more difficulty sustaining attention, listening to and following through with directions and organizing tasks (predominantly inattentive ADHD), while others are more restless, talkative, and impulsive (predominantly hyperactive/impulsive ADHD). The combined type has characteristics of both inattentiveness and hyperactivity/impulsivity.

Difficulties associated with ADHD may include:

• Distractibility
• Memory problems
• Disorganization
• Procrastination
• Chronic boredom
• Low self-esteem
• Chronic lateness
• Restlessness
• Depression
• Mood swings
• Anxiety
• Relationship problems
• Poor social skills
• Underachievement

Documentation Requirements

All students seeking to register with CAL must submit the Application for Services Form as well as supporting documentation. Please refer to the Disability Documentation Page for information on documentation required.