Practical Tips for Working with Young Women On the Autism Spectrum

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

With Greta Thunberg being chosen as Time’s 2019 Person of the Year, young women on the spectrum are gaining greater visibility. And as children are increasingly being diagnosed with autism, IECs are likely to encounter more students on the spectrum in their caseloads....

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...

Students and Stress: Challenges and Solutions

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

Kate was a thriving high school junior before COVID hit, active in the French club and the tennis team. After the switch to remote instruction, she missed socializing and exercising with her friends. When the SAT was repeatedly canceled and in-person university tours...

College Readiness and Transition for Students on the Autism Spectrum

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

Elena was looking forward to studying marine biology at a liberal arts college. Midway through her first semester she became overwhelmed by the social and academic demands, stopped attending class and moved back home in a state of depression. The only job she has held...

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...