Author: Avery Lombardi, MSc | Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Yes. Recording lectures for ADHD students attend is a widely accepted and often highly effective classroom accommodation. For students with ADHD, maintaining focus throughout a lecture can be difficult, and key points are easily missed. Allowing them to record lessons offers a second chance to absorb the content at their own pace, without the pressure to catch everything the first time.
This form of support is especially helpful when paired with other classroom adjustments, like access to guided notes or extra time for reviewing material. It also introduces students to a valuable piece of assistive technology they can continue using well into secondary school, university, or beyond.
How Audio Recordings Support ADHD Learning
Here’s how audio notes for ADHD students can improve understanding, retention, and confidence:
Reduces stress during lessons
Students can focus on listening and participating, knowing they can revisit the full content later.
Supports flexible revision
Playback allows students to study at their own rhythm pausing, rewinding, and replaying as needed.
Improves independence
Learning how to manage and use recordings builds self-advocacy and long-term study skills.
In conclusion, Permission for recording lectures for ADHD students should be arranged with the school and may require parental consent or a formal plan like a 504 or IEP. With the right tools, students with ADHD don’t have to miss out, they just get to learn their way.
Visit providers like ADHD Certify for personal consultations and expert guidance tailored to your unique situation.
For a deeper dive into the science, diagnosis, and full treatment landscape, read our complete guide to Classroom accommodations for ADHD.
Avery Lombardi, MSc
Author
Avery Lombardi is a clinical psychologist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Psychology. She has professional experience in psychological assessment, evidence-based therapy, and research, working with both child and adult populations. Avery has provided clinical services in hospital, educational, and community settings, delivering interventions such as CBT, DBT, and tailored treatment plans for conditions including anxiety, depression, and developmental disorders. She has also contributed to research on self-stigma, self-esteem, and medication adherence in psychotic patients, and has created educational content on ADHD, treatment options, and daily coping strategies.
All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the author's privacy.
Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Reviewer
Dr. Rebecca Fernandez is a UK-trained physician with an MBBS and experience in general surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, gynecology, intensive care, and emergency medicine. She has managed critically ill patients, stabilised acute trauma cases, and provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. In psychiatry, Dr. Fernandez has worked with psychotic, mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders, applying evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies. Her skills span patient assessment, treatment planning, and the integration of digital health solutions to support mental well-being.
All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the reviewer's privacy.
