ADHD diagnosis in year 13 vs uni application

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My DC in year 13 just got an ADHD diagnosis, we haven’t got a written report yet.
DC is about to submit their UCAS application to a competitive course.
I just wonder how this will impact his application and if it may reduce his chances of receiving offers.
the uni support will be needed once at uni, so not intend on not disclosing it. But just wonder if it may impact negatively or perhaps if we should apply for extenuating circumstances or anything like that!?!? Just in the dark on this.
we are all new to this !
many thanks

I clicked because DD also got a diagnosis in Y13. It was after applications though, so I don't have that experience. I would have thought that if DS chose to disclose, he could point out how he is managing it - show a positive. I'd also say though that I can't see why he should disclose at this point.

Good luck. One year on, DD still hasn't managed to get her medication balanced, but is loving uni.

Sorry, what I mean is, I can't see what would be wrong with just waiting till he has the offers and taking it from there. The whole disability support thing can take a while to get in place, but he needs offers to get that ball rolling.

@Falmerjeans thank you very much, can I ask if the titration is done privately ?
we have been told that once at uni it may be an idea to look at non stimulants medication so they can study at odd times of the day so non stimulants makes it easier as they work all the time, once they have started to work that is.

otherwise I was wondering whether it could lead to positive or negative discrimination or irrelevant
many thanks !

Yes, it is still private but will transfer to GP as soon as she is stable. That's interesting about varying times of day. DD uses exercise to help with that, and coaching.

Non stimulants are less likely to work and each needs to be tried for quite some time (6 weeks maybe?) to rule them out. I wouldn’t recommend doing this at uni as if they don’t work the student is effectively unmedicated. Better to try directly after A levels, if the first doesn’t work try the second and if that doesn’t work hopefully get retitrated on traditional meds in time for uni term start.

My son completed his master's last year. Of course put down his diagnosis - got all the extra support he needed (extra time, equipment etc) all which helped him. I never questioned his diagnosis would impact negatively. I also used to work in uni supporting students as a note taker or other support for a whole variety of reasons. Good luck 😊