Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive behaviors. Impairment in individuals diagnosed with ADHD is significant; one such domain of impairment is achieving a college education. College students with ADHD tend to have lower grade point averages, take longer to graduate, and have higher dropout rates than individuals without ADHD. Those with ADHD may be inadequately prepared for college. College readiness can be broken into self-determination, academic skills, and daily living skills, all of which are possible areas of deficit for individuals with ADHD, given their common characteristics. In the current study, we examined differences in college readiness in undergraduates with and without ADHD. In general, students with ADHD were found to be less prepared for college than those without ADHD, and specific areas of unpreparedness were identified. The findings support the need for intervention for students with ADHD before or early in their college careers. Further research on specific skill deficits and ameliorative steps is needed.

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大学准备：有和没有多动症的一年级本科生之间的差异

注意缺陷/多动障碍 (ADHD) 的特征是注意力不集中、多动和冲动行为。被诊断患有多动症的个体的损害是显着的；一个这样的障碍领域是获得大学教育。与没有 ADHD 的人相比，患有 ADHD 的大学生的平均绩点往往较低，毕业时间更长，辍学率也更高。患有多动症的人可能对大学准备不足。大学准备可以分为自决、学术技能和日常生活技能，鉴于他们的共同特征，所有这些都可能是多动症患者的缺陷领域。在当前的研究中，我们检查了患有和不患有 ADHD 的本科生在大学准备方面的差异。一般来说，发现患有多动症的学生比没有多动症的学生对大学的准备要少，并且确定了没有准备好的特定领域。研究结果支持在大学生涯之前或早期对 ADHD 学生进行干预的必要性。需要对特定技能缺陷和改进步骤进行进一步研究。