Returning to school as a neurodivergent adult brings unique challenges, and we are discussing all aspects of this topic in today’s episode. I’m joined by “The Neuro-Spicy Student,” Amber, to share her experience and perspective on this topic. Join us! Show Highlights: Amber’s “alphabet soup” of diagnoses, misdiagnoses, and disabilities Amber’s childhood experience in school Two sides of the coin for most neurodivergent students Amber’s story of multiple attempts at college and (finally) earning multiple degrees Internal barriers in returning to school as an adult A common experience for adults with ADHD: Learning and learning and learning—without formal degrees to show for it Differences in going to school as an older student with accommodations Finding empowerment in advocating for yourself–and healing your younger self Specific accommodations you can ask for in college Amber’s parting words for listeners considering a return to school Resources and Links: Connect with Amber: LinkedIn Connect with KC: Website, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Get KC’s book, How to Keep House While Drowning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Struggle Care

KC Davis

Going Back To School as an (ADHD) Adult

NOV 18, 202437 MIN
Struggle Care

Going Back To School as an (ADHD) Adult

NOV 18, 202437 MIN

Description

Returning to school as a neurodivergent adult brings unique challenges, and we are discussing all aspects of this topic in today’s episode. I’m joined by “The Neuro-Spicy Student,” Amber, to share her experience and perspective on this topic. Join us!

Show Highlights:

  • Amber’s “alphabet soup” of diagnoses, misdiagnoses, and disabilities
  • Amber’s childhood experience in school
  • Two sides of the coin for most neurodivergent students
  • Amber’s story of multiple attempts at college and (finally) earning multiple degrees
  • Internal barriers in returning to school as an adult
  • A common experience for adults with ADHD: Learning and learning and learning—without formal degrees to show for it
  • Differences in going to school as an older student with accommodations
  • Finding empowerment in advocating for yourself–and healing your younger self
  • Specific accommodations you can ask for in college
  • Amber’s parting words for listeners considering a return to school

Resources and Links:

Connect with Amber: LinkedIn

Connect with KC: Website, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook

Get KC’s book, How to Keep House While Drowning

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices