| The purpose of this study was to explore predictors of academic success among college age adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). A standardized questionnaire was used to explore possible predictors of academic achievement, defined as self-reported GPA. Predictors included type of diagnosis, age at diagnosis, services received, and family support. Quota sampling was used to recruit 38 participants from two programs for students with disabilities at a local university.; The results of the study indicated that most (68.4%) of the participants were first diagnosed when they reached the university, indicating delayed recognition and thus delayed intervention regarding their AD/HD. In addition, the study found that the majority (73.7%) of participants had an additional diagnosis. Participants who reported being in special education classes had a higher GPA (M = 2.82) than those who did not ( M= 2.45, t = 1.98, p = .05).; Social workers are encouraged to pursue careers in the postsecondary educational setting not just as professors, but also in the various programs on campus that provide services to college students diagnosed with AD/HD. |
