by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jul 1, 2025 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, College special accommodations, Financial aid for college, High school students, LD, mental health, Public school, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
To enable students with learning differences to thrive in high school and college, it’s essential for professionals working with them to collaborate effectively. When independent educational consultants (IECs) are part of this team, communication between the IEC and...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 7, 2025 | ADHD, autism, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, mental health, Parenting, Special needs accommodations in college for LD, Transition to college
Thanks to TCC team member Jennifer Quinn for this thoughtful post! Imagine this: You’re a high school senior with ADHD. Teachers remind you of upcoming deadlines. Your parents help manage your calendar. Now fast forward: you’re on a college campus, and no one’s...
by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 18, 2022 | ADHD, autism, Choosing a college, College applications, College special accommodations, High school students, LD, mental health, Transition to college
Choosing among the colleges they’ve been accepted to can be an exciting (and sometimes stressful) process for graduating seniors, but there’s still another big question to answer as well: should they start college right away or defer for a year? For many students,...
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
I’m often asked whether students with disabilities should 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...
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
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 school involves a huge increase in independence. Here are seven key...
