30 Things I Tell My ADHD College Students Every Semester
Amy Theobald Published on: 12/01/2026
College can be overwhelming for any student—but for students with ADHD, it often feels like the rules were written for someone else. I’ve worked with many college students who are intelligent, capable, and motivated—yet stuck in cycles of overwhelm, avoidance, burnout, and self-doubt. Not because they aren’t trying hard enough, but because they were never taught the skills college quietly expects. These are the 30 things I tell my ADHD college students every semester—the things that help them move from shame and survival mode into skill-building, stability, and confidence.
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