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...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 25, 2021 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
If you’ll be seeking accommodations or support services for a disability or learning differences in college, it pays to research in advance what will be available at each school on your list. Here are some key questions to ask disability staff if you are considering...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 25, 2021 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, Parenting, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
Making the transition to college is a big step for most students. For individuals on the autism spectrum, it can be even more daunting since college campuses and many traditions weren’t designed with these particular students in mind. The challenges for autistic...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 25, 2021 | ADHD, autism, College applications, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, Parenting, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
You may be eager to go to college, but are you truly ready? If you’ve succeeded in high school courses, you might be justified in feeling capable of moving on to college-level work. But being college-capable is not the same as being college-ready. To earn your degree,...
