In the University classroom environment, it is often assumed that the lower GPA’s, learning and self-regulation strategies like study skills, interpersonal skills, engagement and motivation, and higher rates of dropout associated with students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD; Dou, 2021) are a result of laziness or lack of motivation, when in reality there are many underlying factors affecting their academic success which can lead to difficulty completing coursework or collabo rating with others if left unattended. As a student who experiences symptoms of ADHD in the classroom, I was intrigued and determined to dive deeper into the causes and side effects of inattention in the classroom. The first goal of my project was to investigate the knowledge that students and faculty have about the symptoms of ADHD, and craft informational messages aimed at enhancing their knowledge about ADHD in the classroom. In the first podcast, aimed at faculty members, I provide an understanding of how ADHD affects college students in the classroom, provide a guide for faculty on how to work with and support students with ADHD, as well as dispel any stigma around ADHD or other causes of inattention in the classroom. In the second podcast, aimed at the general student body, I provide an overview of ADHD, ways to recognize how ADHD affects learning and classroom collaboration, and offer advice for working with people with ADHD as well as recognizing symptoms in yourself. My goal is that my thorough investigation of ADHD in the college context as well as my study of health and interpersonal communication has lead to the development of podcasts that will help people with different roles in higher education understand and communicate about ADHD, as well as better support the learning environment for all students.

Henry would like to thank their faculty sponsor, Dr. Jennifer Ohs, for their support of this project.