Disabilities
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 as well as supporting documentation. Please refer to the Disability Documentation Page for information on documentation required.