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? If you missed this dynamic Q&A event with staff from three college disability centers, you can see the recording here.
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
Autistic young women are gaining greater visibility–and with rising rates of diagnosis, independent educational consultants (IECs) are likely to encounter more students on the spectrum in their caseloads. However, much of what people know–or think they...
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...
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...
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...
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...
