by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jul 8, 2018 | ADHD, autism, College special accommodations, LD, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
At Pace University in downtown Manhattan, students with high-functioning autism and ADHD participate in a unique program, Ongoing Academic Social Instructional Support (OASIS). Students receive one-to-one coaching daily and participate in social activities weekly....
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 17, 2018 | ADHD, Choosing a college, College special accommodations
Just seven miles from downtown Boston, tucked away in the picturesque Blue Hills, Curry College attracts students seeking the personal touch. With 2,100 undergraduates, Curry’s classes average 20 students and max out at 30 students. Curry is a good match for...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 12, 2018 | ADHD, autism, College special accommodations, LD, Special needs accommodations in college for LD
ACT/SAT Accommodations Request Process General guidelines: Learn what type of documentation you will need in order to request accommodations. If you are on a high school education plan such as a 504 or IEP, make sure that it spells out your testing accommodation needs...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Mar 17, 2018 | ADHD, College applications, College special accommodations, Uncategorized
You may not have heard of Lynn University, but Apple has. Lynn is an Apple Distinguished School where all incoming freshmen receive an iPad Pro. The iPad is loaded with all of their lectures and textbooks – written by Lynn faculty. The campus store no longer...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Dec 30, 2017 | autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College special accommodations, Transition to college
Sometimes when high school students have depression, anxiety, ADHD, LD or autism, they obtain special accommodations such as extra time on tests. These conditions may be part of an IEP, 504 plan or other arrangement with the local school district. In other cases,...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Dec 26, 2017 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College special accommodations, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
Well before starting to select a list of colleges, it’s important to assess whether a student is fully ready to be a college student. Students who continue to live at home and attend a vocational school or community college will have a less abrupt transition,...
