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...
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...
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...
