College Readiness and Transition for Students on the Autism Spectrum

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...

Coping with Coronavirus: What Students Need to Know

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 26, 2021 | High school students, Online school, Parenting, Public school, Virtual school

Current students–like most of us– have never experienced anything like the COVID-19 pandemic. With schools closing and events being cancelled, normal life has been greatly disrupted. High school closings means no athletics, clubs, proms or other social events. It’s a...

5 Ways You Can Cope Better With Remote Learning

by Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | Jun 26, 2021 | ADHD, College applications, High school students, Online school, Parenting, Public school, Virtual school

When high schools and colleges shifted abruptly to remote learning, students reacted in a variety of ways. While some students thrived, enjoying fewer classroom distractions and less social anxiety, others missed the in-person interactions and struggled to focus....

7 Secrets to Seeking Learning Disability Services in College

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...

What Questions Should I Ask the Student Disabilities Office?

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 the disability staff at the colleges...