Free Virtual Public Schools

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Aug 3, 2020 | High school students, LD, Online school, Parenting, Public school, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Virtual school

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many states offered free virtual (online) public schools. Since we couldn’t find a comprehensive listing, we compiled our own list for you in the table below. Click on the button next to the state to see information that may...

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 21, 2020 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college

We are grateful to Open Door Education for sponsoring this webinar, College Transition for Students with Learning Differences. In this live presentation, we discussed college readiness, accommodations and supports. You can view the recording here. Password:7C%s=9zB ...

Video: Colleges and Programs for Students with Learning Differences

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Dec 17, 2019 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College special accommodations, LD, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college, Uncategorized

For students with special needs such as ADHD, learning differences or autism, the transition from high school to college can be a challenge. This video covers the basics of college readiness, supports and accommodations, as well as some of the options for higher...

Pace University’s Special Needs OASIS Program

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....

How to Request SAT and ACT Accommodations

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...

Autism Goes to College

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,...