ADHD – ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Since the academic year 2023/24, the Rector's Delegate for Inclusion and Disability and Psychological Counselling, in connection with the large increase of people with this diagnosis, has extended the possibility of requesting compensatory and dispensatory measures to students with a diagnosis of ADHD.
Students wishing to request compensatory/dispensatory measures for the admission test, support for class attendance and taking examinations must present appropriate documentation to the diversaMENTE Office, namely the ADHD diagnosis, which must specify the reference nosographic codes and the related naming. This documentation must be valid.
The date of issue of the certificate shall not exceed three years at the time of pre-enrolment/enrolment. However, certificates issued after the age of 18 are considered valid regardless of the date of issue.
Students needing compensatory/dispensatory measures, must follow the Guidelines for Students with ADHD diagnosis drawn up by the diversaMENTE Office.
PLEASE NOTE that the submission of the ADHD certification, for the purpose of the admission test only, does not imply any acceptance by the diversaMENTE Office. Students should contact the office at the address [email protected].
IULM University reserves the right not to grant compensatory/dispensatory measures if the medical documentation has expired or is not updated.
Download the Guidelines for Students with ADHD diagnosis
Descriprion of Services
Admission test for students with ADHD diagnosis
In order to apply for an admission test, candidates with an ADHD diagnosis must present appropriate documentation in PDF format, namely the ADHD diagnosis, which must specify the reference nosographic codes and the related naming. This documentation must be valid.
The date of issue of the certificate shall not exceed three years at the time of pre-enrolment/enrolment. However, certificates issued after the age of 18 are considered valid regardless of the date of issue. Any medical document will be admitted only after evaluation by the Service Internal Commission.
Students wishing to request compensatory/dispensatory measures must present appropriate documentation by the deadline set for the registration to the admission test by sending an email to the diversaMENTE Office. at [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE that the submission of the ADHD certification, for the purpose of the admission test only, does not imply any acceptance by the diversaMENTE Office. Students should contact the office at the address [email protected].
Courses on study
methods
During both semesters, the diversaMENTE Office plans courses held in Italian about study methods.
Didactic support with Peer Tutors
The diversaMENTE office implements support activities with Peer Tutors (Master's degree students) for students with ADHD diagnosis to eliminate or reduce obstacles in their university career.
It is possible to ask for information about accessible texts.
SuperReading Course
Students registered to the diversaMENTE Office can benefit from the free SuperReading Course, aimed to promote strategic reading and understanding skills. The course is for Italian native speakers only.
Computer and technological aids
The Office has computer and technological aids available for students who request them for exams and study.