� Alarming Statistics: A Call for Change 

The numbers speak volumes: 32.2% of students with combined-type ADHD drop out of high school, a stark contrast to the 15% dropout rate among teens without psychiatric disorders (Breslau et al., 2011). Transitioning to college, between 2% and 8% of students grapple with ADHD (DuPaul et al., 2009), translating to a staggering 412,856 to 1,651,425 students with ADHD enrolled in college in 2012 alone.

Kuriyan et al.'s study (2013) sheds light on the plight of young adults with ADHD:

They are significantly less likely to enroll in a 4-year college.
11 times more likely to forego any schooling compared to enrolling in a 4-year college.
50% attend vocational or junior colleges, dwarfing the 18% in the non-ADHD group.
Only 15% hold a 4-year degree compared to the control group's 48%. A mere 0.06% hold a graduate degree, trailing significantly behind the 5.4% of the control group.

These statistics underscore the urgent need for systemic change. Share the petition widely; let's create a future where neurodiverse students not only enter but thrive in educational institutions. Together, we can rewrite these statistics and ensure every mind has an equal chance to soar. ✨ #ADHDInEducation #EducationalEquality #ChangeTheStatistics