by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Feb 1, 2026 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, College special accommodations, Demonstrated interest in college, Early decision and early action for college applications, LD, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
Thanks to TCC team member Kristi Ramey for this post! Students sometimes apply to colleges thinking, “I’ll visit once I get in.” After all, it takes time and often money to travel to a school. But it’s also worth taking the time to be sure that each college you apply...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jan 22, 2026 | ADHD, autism, College special accommodations, LD, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
Thanks to our valued colleague Bea Moise for this guest post! The transition to college is often less like a step than a chasm. In college, students are expected to manage complex schedules, extensive readings, social navigation, and high-stakes evaluations, often...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jul 1, 2025 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College special accommodations, LD, mental health, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
Proactively recruiting disabled students makes good business sense in higher education. While changing demographics are reducing the overall number of high school students applying to college, disabled students may represent a key untapped market. The National Center...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Apr 9, 2024 | autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, mental health, Parenting, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
In my work helping autistic students apply to college, the question of disclosure comes up frequently. I think it’s important for people to become comfortable with their authentic selves, and I usually disclose my own autism to families early on to set an example....
