Ep 119 Support Independence in College Students While Staying Informed
Release Date: 04/02/2025
Ep 119 Support Independence in College Students While Staying Informed
After the IEP: College Transition and Success Tips for Parents of Students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health Conditions
Watching your child transition to college is both exciting and nerve-wracking. As a parent, you want to support their independence while staying informed about their well-being. Striking this balance can be challenging, especially for parents of students with learning disabilities, ADHD, or other unique needs. This post provides actionable strategies for supporting independence in college students without overstepping boundaries, ensuring they thrive both academically and personally. Click the link below to get the college services planner mentioned in the episode. For more informaiton,...
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EP 118 When College Accommodations Aren’t Enough
After the IEP: College Transition and Success Tips for Parents of Students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health Conditions
College accommodations provide essential support for students with disabilities, but they’re not always sufficient to meet every need. When accommodations fall short, it can lead to frustration and academic challenges. This episode outlines actionable steps students and parents can take when college accommodations aren’t enough, ensuring that students receive the support they need to thrive. Consider this your 'what do I do now' episode. Click the link below to get the college services planner mentioned in the episode.
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Ep 117 How to Handle Social and Academic Pressures in College
After the IEP: College Transition and Success Tips for Parents of Students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health Conditions
Balancing the social and academic demands of college life can feel like a juggling act. On one hand, there’s the need to maintain relationships and enjoy the social experience of college. On the other, academic pressures like assignments, exams, and projects demand focus and discipline. Managing both simultaneously is key to a fulfilling and successful college experience. This episode explores effective strategies for handling social and academic pressures in college while maintaining your well-being. Click the link below to get the college services planner mentioned in the episode. ...
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Ep 116 How to prevent burnout in college.
After the IEP: College Transition and Success Tips for Parents of Students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health Conditions
Burnout is a common challenge for college students, especially those managing heavy workloads and personal responsibilities. Building healthy routines can help prevent burnout and improve overall well-being. Trust me when I say this. Burnout has a profound effect on everything. EVERYTHING. It harms everything it touches. I’ve been burned out three times in my early to mid twenties. I learned something from each time. The most important lesson I learned was how to not get burned out again. EVER. Yes, it’s possible. This guide shares practical tips for creating routines that balance...
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Ep 115 Managing Stress During College Midterms
After the IEP: College Transition and Success Tips for Parents of Students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health Conditions
Midterms mark one of the most demanding times in a college student's life, especially for those juggling academic responsibilities with disabilities or mental health challenges. The pressure to perform well, combined with tight deadlines and heavy workloads, can lead to overwhelming stress. This episode provides proven strategies for managing stress during college midterms, ensuring students stay focused, calm, and productive during this crucial period. Click the link below to get the college services planner mentioned in the episode.
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Ep 114 Your College Self-Advocacy Mini Course.
After the IEP: College Transition and Success Tips for Parents of Students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health Conditions
College Self-advocacy is a crucial skill for students with hidden disabilities like dyslexia. It affects thier dicision of what college to attend, to apply for college disability accommodations, and a lot more. Moreover self-advocacy for students with learning differences begins with self-awareness. I've stated before, "you cannot self-advocate if you don't know what you're talking about." Otherwise, what exactly would your student be advocating about? In addition, not many students actually apply to get them. This episode is all about self-advocacy and the areas you and your student...
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Ep 113 Mental Health Resources for College Students
After the IEP: College Transition and Success Tips for Parents of Students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health Conditions
The college experience is a time of personal growth and independence, but it can also bring new stressors that affect mental health. For parents of students with learning disabilities, ADHD, or pre-existing mental health challenges, knowing where to turn for help can make all the difference. Accessing mental health resources for college students can help students maintain balance, reduce stress, and succeed both academically and personally. This episode explores essential mental health resources available to college students and offers tips for parents to guide their children in seeking the...
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Ep 112 The Role of Academic Advisors for Students with ADHD and Learning Disabilities
After the IEP: College Transition and Success Tips for Parents of Students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health Conditions
Transitioning to college can be a challenging experience for any student, but for those with ADHD and learning disabilities, navigating academics often requires extra support. That’s where academic advisors come in. These professionals serve as a bridge between students’ needs and the resources available, guiding them through academic requirements, helping them access accommodations, and offering personalized support to ensure success. This blog delves into the critical role of academic advisors for students with ADHD and learning disabilities and provides actionable tips for making the...
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Ep 111 What to Know About Disability Accommodations in College
After the IEP: College Transition and Success Tips for Parents of Students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health Conditions
Navigating the world of college disability accommodations can feel overwhelming for both students and their parents. Unlike high school, where accommodations are often guided by the school district under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), college students operate under different laws and frameworks, primarily the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. For parents, understanding how disability accommodations in college work can help you support your child’s transition and ensure they receive the necessary resources. Click the link...
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Ep 110 Supporting a Teen Newly Diagnosed with Dyslexia
After the IEP: College Transition and Success Tips for Parents of Students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health Conditions
Recently, I had a brief but exciting discussion with a parent on Instagram who asked for some help for her 14 year old son. He was recently diagnosed with dyslexia. Now here’s the thing, he’s in private school. Now, private schools are under no obligation to do anything, but this student’s school is willing to work with the student. In this episode, I’m going to go over my advice on what to do in this unique situation. This will be great for any homeschoolers out there who have a child with a hidden disability, or any high school spec ed teachers, counselor, or college...
info_outlineWatching your child transition to college is both exciting and nerve-wracking. As a parent, you want to support their independence while staying informed about their well-being. Striking this balance can be challenging, especially for parents of students with learning disabilities, ADHD, or other unique needs.
This post provides actionable strategies for supporting independence in college students without overstepping boundaries, ensuring they thrive both academically and personally.
Click the link below to get the college services planner mentioned in the episode.
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