This site is for students, faculty, and staff at post-secondary institutions and anyone else who is interested in understanding the experience of ADHD. Although this website provides some information specific to Mount Royal University, it is intended to be a resource for any post-secondary community. Please share this web address freely as you wish.

Aim: Provide easier access to information specifically relevant to academic success for adult students who have been diagnosed with, or are questioning a diagnosis of, ADHD.

Offers: Basic information on typical ADHD challenges in a post-secondary context, and ideas about how to live well with ADHD.

Author: Mirjam Knapik, Ph.D., R.Psych., Student Counselling Services, Mount Royal University. I have a debt of gratitude to the many students I have worked with who have been willing to share their struggles, experiment with strategies, and share their successes, and who have thereby helped me to become a better counsellor to those with ADHD. Thank you!

Student Authors: Students who would like to support fellow students by sharing their experiences, challenges, strategies, and successes, are invited to author pages. Those who are interested can contact Mirjam at mknapik@mtroyal.ca

PLEASE NOTE: Difficulties with attention, concentration, impulsiveness and restlessness, are associated with other conditions. Although screening for ADHD is a good first step, it is not sufficient for a diagnosis. Please pursue a proper assessment if you struggle with these symptoms. For more information, see topics in our assessment section.