ADHD & Education
ADHD School Accommodations in Maryland: College & Graduate School
Maryland Wellness Psychiatry helps adult and young adult students understand their rights under Section 504 and the ADA, navigate eligibility at Maryland colleges and universities, and obtain the clinical documentation that supports effective accommodations for ADHD.
504
and the ADA protect college and graduate students with ADHD
IEP
plans end after high school, so college students request supports themselves
Written
documentation from a clinician usually supports the request
Key Capabilities
- •Plain-language explanation of Section 504 and ADA accommodations for ADHD
- •Guidance on working with a college disability services office in Maryland
- •Evaluation to confirm the diagnosis and document its impact on learning
- •Recommendations for accommodations matched to a student's needs
- •Clinical documentation to support eligibility decisions
- •Coordination with ongoing ADHD treatment
Why It Matters
Choose the Right Plan
Knowing how college accommodations differ from high school plans can save a semester of confusion. We help students understand what to request and how the process works.
Documentation That Counts
A clear evaluation describing how ADHD affects learning gives schools the information they need to make sound eligibility decisions and craft meaningful accommodations.
Accommodations That Fit
Generic plans rarely help. We recommend specific supports, such as extended time, reduced-distraction testing, or broken-down assignments, tailored to how the student struggles.
Support Beyond the Classroom
School accommodations work best alongside treatment and home routines. We coordinate care so the student is supported across every setting, not just at school.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do IEPs and 504 plans continue in college?
IEPs and 504 plans are K-12 tools, and an IEP ends when a student finishes high school. In college and graduate school, accommodations come through Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, arranged through the school's disability services office. The student requests them directly, and a high school plan does not carry over automatically.
Can ADHD qualify a student for accommodations in Maryland?
Yes. ADHD can qualify a college or graduate student for accommodations when it substantially limits learning or other major life activities. Maryland colleges and universities follow federal law, and the student starts the process by contacting the disability services office and submitting documentation.
What accommodations help students with ADHD?
Common accommodations include extended time on tests, a reduced-distraction testing environment, note-taking support, recorded lectures, breaks during long exams, and in some cases a reduced course load. The right plan is individualized to the student's needs and how ADHD affects their learning.
How can a psychiatric provider help with school accommodations?
A thorough evaluation can confirm the diagnosis and document how ADHD affects learning and functioning, which supports a school's eligibility decision. We can provide clinical documentation and recommendations for college, graduate school, or licensing exam accommodation requests.