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Am I allowed music in my exams to help with concentration?

I have Asperger's and possible ADD, and I also have extremely sensitive hearing, so, for example, a sprinkler outside may distract me during a lesson because that's all I can hear. I'm doing all essay subjects, so the exams are long and I can't focus for that length of time. I'm not talking about having pop music blaring, but could I possibly have some background noise tracks in headphones to assist me? Sorry if it's a stupid question.

This is the kind of thing I mean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_e2rVF_aUE
Fur elise is my classical music :love:


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I think it's unlikely, as headphones are usually banned from exams (according to the big poster displayed by Ofqual outside all exam rooms), however if you can get a letter from a medical professional, you could try asking for it under access arrangements.

I was allowed to sit my exams in a separate room, and got extra time and rest breaks - I know some students who have had 'helpers' to prompt them when their concentration begins to wane...I don't know if any of those things might be helpful for you?


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Highly doubt it. But ask the invigilators or someone like that...
Probably not. But you can ask for a seperate room, rest breaks and earplugs.
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I have Asperger's and possible ADD, and I also have extremely sensitive hearing, so, for example, a sprinkler outside may distract me during a lesson because that's all I can hear. I'm doing all essay subjects, so the exams are long and I can't focus for that length of time. I'm not talking about having pop music blaring, but could I possibly have some background noise tracks in headphones to assist me? Sorry if it's a stupid question.

This is the kind of thing I mean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_e2rVF_aUE


Not a stupid question at all.
You need to talk to your exams officer about access arrangements.
http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/access-arrangements-and-special-consideration


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Thanks, everyone!
I think you're allowed music without lyrics and headphones if you ask specially and have a need for it.
I'm probably going to say no since it's unfair to the other candidates taking the exam.

You could try take the exam in a private room however.
Original post by RosieEPQ
I think it's unlikely, as headphones are usually banned from exams (according to the big poster displayed by Ofqual outside all exam rooms), however if you can get a letter from a medical professional, you could try asking for it under access arrangements.

I was allowed to sit my exams in a separate room, and got extra time and rest breaks - I know some students who have had 'helpers' to prompt them when their concentration begins to wane...I don't know if any of those things might be helpful for you?


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I agree.
Its like at my old 6th form, a couple of people who had dyslexia where allowed extra time in the exams.
Probably not. Ask.
By music I mean white noise.

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