by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Feb 1, 2026 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, College special accommodations, Demonstrated interest in college, Early decision and early action for college applications, LD, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
Thanks to TCC team member Kristi Ramey for this post! Students sometimes apply to colleges thinking, “I’ll visit once I get in.” After all, it takes time and often money to travel to a school. But it’s also worth taking the time to be sure that each college you apply...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jan 22, 2026 | ADHD, autism, College special accommodations, LD, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
Thanks to our valued colleague Bea Moise for this guest post! The transition to college is often less like a step than a chasm. In college, students are expected to manage complex schedules, extensive readings, social navigation, and high-stakes evaluations, often...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jul 1, 2025 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College special accommodations, LD, mental health, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
Proactively recruiting disabled students makes good business sense in higher education. While changing demographics are reducing the overall number of high school students applying to college, disabled students may represent a key untapped market. The National Center...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jul 1, 2025 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, College special accommodations, Financial aid for college, High school students, LD, mental health, Public school, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
To enable students with learning differences to thrive in high school and college, it’s essential for professionals working with them to collaborate effectively. When independent educational consultants (IECs) are part of this team, communication between the IEC and...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 30, 2025 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, mental health, Online school, Parenting, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
Shepherding students through the college application process in a post-pandemic world is hard work—and when students have learning differences, the job can be even more daunting. According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, these students are three...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 30, 2025 | autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College special accommodations, High school students, Parenting, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college, Uncategorized
The rate of autism diagnoses in the United States has grown considerably in recent decades. Here’s what counselors and colleges need to know as they work with this population of students. Around the country, more autistic students are starting neurodiversity clubs,...
