Seeking diagnosis for ADHD at college

<p>As in, how exactly do I go about doing this?</p>

<p>While I was looking into probable causes for the amount of haziness that's made me unable to do my work in college successfully (e.g. forgetting books, assignments, shifts at work, etc.), I came across the symptoms of ADHD and found that the vast majority of them to apply to me in a significant way. After reading more into it, I think that the likelihood that I've always been latently attention-deficit is somewhat large, and I'd like to at least explore that possibility somehow. The problem is that, now that I'm finally in college, I don't really know how to "go to the doctor", or use the school health center. It seems that the health center on campus is primarily used as a large nurse's office that caters more towards physical injury or illness. I'm not really sure how I would go about complaining that I suffer from a case of "haziness", and I'm worried that I might just be seen as trying to score some Adderall if I'm too direct about my suspicions. So what ought I do?</p>

<p>For my college I have to get further testing (from probing I know it's in the form of the Woodcock Johnson.) I'm already diagnosed ADD by a private psychiatrist however I was told, only during the first week of school, that I need additional testing (they assured me it would not take away any services I currently have.) Haziness is a great description of it, the difference for me is like wearing my contacts or going without (to give you an idea, I can't see the big E during an eye exam without them.) Testing can cost a pretty penny (going to run me back $400) but without the knowledge to know how to better study/limitations/ect and more importantly the medication I would not be in college right now!</p>

<p>First, go to your college's student disability resource center. Don't worry about being too direct. Tell them you suspect you have ADD and what your next step should be. They'll probably point you toward a testing center. For FSU, I plan to take my additional testing here: fsu.edu</a> | ALEC That website can give you a general idea of what the testing process will entail.</p>

<p>Some colleges pay for extensive testing, while others offer limited resources through their health center. Yau is correct that a good place to start is at the disabled students office. They will be familiar with the school's policies. In the off chance that they will not see you because you are not yet classified as a disabled student, then make an appointment with the psychologist at the student health center and ask for an evaluation. It is common for kids to be diagnosed in college so there will be a protocol for your treatment.</p>