As a long-time university lecturer and an adult diagnosed with ADHD, I have first-hand experience with the challenges individuals with ADHD encounter when transitioning from a dependent life with their parents to an independent life as a university student. This transition can be particularly daunting for those with ADHD, as it requires adapting to a new environment and managing responsibilities without the structured support system previously provided by parents.

In recent years, there has been a rise in university students arriving on campus already taking medication for anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions and often undiagnosed with ADHD or other conditions. I have seen this first-hand as a university lecturer and having ADHD myself, I can see the signs.

For students who were not diagnosed with ADHD during childhood, the transition to university life can be overwhelming due to the absence of daily parental guidance and the expectation of increased independence. 

Students with ADHD can struggle:

• Deadlines

• Self-organisation

• Balancing social life 

• Balance academic life

• Understanding instructions

• Managing healthy sleep patterns.

Through my tailored university ADHD talks and workshops for university staff, I provide them with essential tools to effectively support students with ADHD. Staff will foster an understanding of the unique attributes and advantages associated with ADHD. 

Moreover, these ADHD talks and workshops also serve to raise awareness among faculty members who might themselves be encountering symptoms associated with ADHD.