New Event: Q&A with College Disability Services

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Aug 4, 2021 | ADHD, autism, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, mental health, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college

Do you have questions about disability accommodations and services in college? Join us Wednesday, august 18, 2021 at 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern Time for live Q&A with staff from three college disability centers. Log on for live Q&A at...

Female Students With ADHD: How IECs Can Help

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jul 31, 2021 | ADHD, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, Parenting, Special needs accommodations in college for LD

with Sharon Saline, Psy.D.  Nia had been so excited to go to college. She’d been diagnosed with inattentive ADHD in eighth grade and received accommodations such as extra time on tests, preferential classroom seating and getting copies of teachers’ notes. An executive...

5 Ways You Can Cope Better With Remote Learning

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 26, 2021 | ADHD, College applications, High school students, Online school, Parenting, Public school, Virtual school

When high schools and colleges shifted abruptly to remote learning, students reacted in a variety of ways. While some students thrived, enjoying fewer classroom distractions and less social anxiety, others missed the in-person interactions and struggled to focus....

7 Secrets to Seeking Learning Disability Services in College

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 26, 2021 | ADHD, autism, College applications, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, Parenting, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college

Disability services work very differently in college than they do in high school—one of the key differences being that students, not staff or parents, are responsible for self-advocating for their needs. Before you head off to college, here are the key things to know...

What Questions Should I Ask the Student Disabilities Office?

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 25, 2021 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college

If you’ll be seeking accommodations or support services for a disability or learning differences in college, it pays to research in advance what will be available at each school on your list. Here are some key questions to ask the disability staff at the colleges...

Autism and the Transition to College

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 25, 2021 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, Parenting, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college

Making the transition to college is a big step for most students. For individuals on the autism spectrum, it can be even more daunting since college campuses and many traditions weren’t designed with these particular students in mind. The challenges for autistic...