Advice from a Professor who has IH
A Guidebook for Students and Supporters
Living with the symptoms of idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) can be overbearing – physically, cognitively, and emotionally. It can be even more so for those who have IH and are working to meet the academic expectations of college, often while learning to live away from home and/or are newly diagnosed.
This guide consists of three (3) Advice Guidebooks and three (3) Navigation Guidebooks. Both sets of guidebooks were created to ensure the best possible academic and campus experiences for students who have IH whether in need of accommodations or not. The words “supporter” and “family” are used interchangeably throughout this Guide. In this section of the Advice to and From College guide, the focus is on the Navigation Guidebooks.
Navigation Guidebook B:
Navigating Learning in Higher Education: Advice from a Professor with IH
Hi. I am a university professor, and I have idiopathic hypersomnia. In this guide, I share what I would want a student of mine to tell me if that student had a disability. I also describe some of the “tricks” or strategies and methods I have developed to help me survive academia in spite of my IH. This is not based on research, and I’m by no means an expert – I’m just sharing what has worked for me.
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor. The advice I offer in this guide is not intended to supersede any policies specific to your university.
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Last Updated: 3.11.19