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Shaine, That's an interesting insight -- that the school environment offers more changes in focus/concentration that may work to the benefit of the student with ADHD than does the work environment. The trick for the worker with ADHD, then, might be to build in breaks, or to do pieces of several tasks sequentially and then circle back around to them, rather than doing one thing from start to finish before looking at something new. Good idea! Dr. Jane Jarrow

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The Human Factor

Deana, That's an interesting idea, and it fits nicely with my personal philosophy of leading by example. I think recognizing one's own achievements, and being willing to share how they came about, can often help to inspire others to try. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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The Human Factor

Sharon , That's always the payoff... when somewhere who LOOKS limited in their potential demonstrates abilities beyond that expected. It is a reminder that jumping to conclusions rarely leads to happy landings! GRIN Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Universal Design Hits Home

Sharon , Those are all great examples. It is always surprising to me, when I look around me, to find so many things that are designed "universally" without our thinking about it -- and possibly without the designer having that conscious thought. For example, the icons used in MOST computer operating systems are universal -- the little envelope to denote email, the speaker with sound radiating from it, the hand-held magnifying glass that represents "search." It is not so much that "one size fits all" as that these similarities make it easier for us to move seamlessly through a modern… >>>

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Being Fair with Time

Deana, It is more than blind students who need extended time in testing, for a variety of reasons. But you are correct in suggesting that if the student doesn't know the answer, all the extra time in the world isn't going to matter! Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Equal Access

Sharon , Me, too! I think that many folks can triumph over what others consider to be barriers with their determination and their determination and a little ingenuity, given a supportive atmosphere. Sounds like your students find that with you. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Severity of Disability

Deana, You are quite right. One of the firs things I learned when I got into this field is that it is never inappropriate to OFFER assistance, but it may be inappropriate to force your assistance on someone who doesn't want/need it (think "boy scout helping the old lady across the street when she was standing there waiting for a bus!"). Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Rock and a Hard Place?

Niakesha, The real question is what knowledge is helpful for the individual instructor. Do you need to know about the range of issues presented by disability, or just about the functional limitations that the disability poses for THIS ONE STUDENT in front of you? I'd go for the latter. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Need to Know?

Niakesha, The question, however, is documentation to whom, and consistency for what purpose? grin Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Rock and a Hard Place?

Julius, It's never easy to be the wet blanket who has to point out the possible problems, but you are right -- it needs to be done. So long as it is presented as a dialogue, and the student's right to make their own, informed decision is respected, everyone wins. Dr. Jane Jarrow