Gap year programs for students with ADHD?

I'm a high schooler with ADHD and considering a gap year. Are there specific gap year programs designed for students with ADHD to help with personal growth and learning strategies?

There indeed are gap year programs that cater to students with ADHD which focus on personal growth, life skills, ADHD-specific strategies, and independent living.

Programs like the College Internship Program (CIP) offer full-year immersion experiences that cater to young adults with identified learning differences, including ADHD. CIP helps students to enhance their executive functioning skills, social skills, etc. It also offers college and career preparation assistance.

Another program to consider is SOAR's Gap Year program. SOAR stands for "Success Oriented Achievement Realized," and it emphasizes outdoor experiential learning with a focus on high-adventure activities for personal growth and leadership. The program incorporates self-advocacy and life skills training to assist students with ADHD in their next steps in life.

Additionally, there are volunteer and immersive travel programs like those offered by Pacific Discovery and Outward Bound that, while not specifically tailored to ADHD students, offer experiential learning and personal growth opportunities that can be highly beneficial for students with ADHD.

It's crucial to carefully research the programs, and connect with the program coordinators, and possibly veterans of the program to get a detailed perspective of what to expect. To ensure that the program resonates with your interests and provides the resources necessary for managing ADHD.