Studying with ADHD

Studying with ADHD can be a tough undertaking. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a commonly diagnosed disorder that affects approximately 4 - 5 % of the people in the world today, including famous people.

For a person with ADHD, it may be troublesome for them in their attempt to study even for the smallest exam, since the individual has difficulty focusing on a particular task. In order for an individual to perform well and to cope with their learning disabilities, it is essential that they are able to remember and understand the material that the exam covers.

Learning with ADHD (or studying with ADHD) can be a frustrating experience. Trying really hard, but still doesn’t seem to get the results that reflect the amount of effort you put in. There are a few tips on how an individual with a d h d can use to study despite their difficulties.

Here are the ADHD learning or study tips:

1. Try taking notes during classes. Having understanding teachers will be very helpful here.

2. In case of stress, try bringing a stress ball and squeeze it to calm down.

3. Accept that your brain is going to drift off. Knowing that, you shouldn’t be down on yourself, especially when it comes to thinking critically.
 
4. Ask a friend to borrow or photocopy their notes.

5. Request permission to record the lecture from your lecturer when it comes to ADHD study.
 
6. Don’t compare yourself to others. Each individual is unique and has different strength. Knowing early this will be good for your self esteem in the future.

7. Get into a routine with your studying. This will help reduce the work overwhelm.
 
8. Develop a transitional period that signals to indicate your study period start.

9. Break big tasks into smaller ones. Segregation makes task easy to handle.
 

11. Active learning not only makes studying interesting, but also helps keep your memories active as well. This can be considered as effective study habits.

12. Break your study time down into intervals, 20 or 30 minutes maybe. Avoiding procrastination.

13. The first 10 to 15 minutes of private study are always the hardest; ice breaking it will keep you in motion for your study and in terms of memorizing.
 
14. Reward yourself a lot once you get your study done.    A good motivation will keep you going. That’s where good parenting plays an important role here.

There you have it, some time-tested tips on studying with ADHD.