<p>A good friend of mine wants to commute to a college in our state, which could take between 30min to 1 hr or more because traffic is terrible. She is afraid of going away because of her ADHD, but she knows she will not always have her parents to depend on so the desire to become independent is there. I told her I will be here for her as support (most likely I will be in MA for college, so 1-3 hours by train. It seems unreasonable but she is a really good friend and I want her to be happy and succeed.) I told her I would look up schools known for having good support for LD students. I looked in a Fiske 2011 guide and I can only recall these few schools:</p>
<p>University of Connecticut
Northeastern University
Manhattanville College
Hofstra University
American University
Clark University
New England College (?)</p>
<p>Are there any other schools? She is not a full-pay student and will need financial aid. I forgot what she says she wanted to major in, but I know it is something very specific that can be concentrated within a more broad major. </p>
<p>There are schools that are specifically for folks with ADHD–Landmark, Mitchell for instance. Curry in MA has a big program for kids with LD’s and ADHD. Lesley University has fantastic disability support. </p>
<p>There are many others–if you search threads on CC there are many mentioned. Can also google colleges for ADHD and such.</p>
<p>Thank you so much!
I was able to find a top 10 list on huffington post online for colleges with really good services. these schools included Northeastern, Uconn, American, Beacon, and Curry.</p>
<p>Bard is well known for their LD support. I realize it’s not close enough to commute by train, but Bard might be a nice, safe, smaller “bubble school” for your friend. Skidmore, Warren Wilson, are also known for good support.
My ADD daughter does better in a smaller crowd, so that’s why all the LAC suggestions.
You are such a great friend!</p>
<p>Thank you so much. I spent almost an hour and a half research schools and typing up info about them, questions to ask when she calls, etc. I will add the schools you suggested, jkiwmom.</p>
<p>Goggle “TRIO Program” plus LD, and you should find federal site regarding TRIO program, which provides colleges and universities w/grants for comprehensive LD, 1st generation college, and low-income student retention programs. These programs contain significant student supports that are helpful to LD students. Recipients of TRIO grants likely have relatively strong LD support programs and policies.</p>
<p>I visited Landmark College in Vermont last week with my son who is ADD. Wow, was I impressed! Lovely campus, very helpful staff, excellent student tour. That said, it is not a 4-year college … it offers a 2-year associate degree, as well as summer programs and “bridge” semesters for students who are struggling at traditional colleges. It’s in Putney which is just a few miles from the Massachusetts state line.</p>