Should You Disclose a Disability When Applying to College?

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jan 24, 2022 | ADHD, autism, College applications, College essays, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, mental health, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college

Students with disabilities often wonder whether to discuss their diagnoses on college applications. It’s a great question, and a very personal decision. In general, there’s no reason to assume that disclosure will either help or hurt a student’s...

7 Things Students with Disabilities Should Do When Starting College

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Dec 15, 2021 | ADHD, autism, College special accommodations, LD, mental health, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college

7 Things Students with Disabilities Should Do When Starting College Students with disabilities may have tremendous potential as well as exceptional needs. But to fulfill that potential in college, they need to be sufficiently prepared, because the transition from high...

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? If you missed this dynamic Q&A event with staff from three college disability centers, you can see the recording here.

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....

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...

Mental Health in College

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Aug 3, 2020 | College applications, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, mental health, Parenting, Transition to college

Maintaining good mental health is an important concern, especially during the teen years. Rates of depression and anxiety disorders are on the rise; substance abuse, eating disorders and suicide are widespread as well. Applying to college and moving away from home can...