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Today, we’re diving into a rather unconventional idea: the power of being more selfish. You heard that right, but before you raise your eyebrows, let us redefine what selfishness means. Putting yourself first is the key. Hard to do, yet so many benefits. In this episode, we’ll debunk the negative connotations associated with selfishness and …
You need to be more selfish? Secrets of putting yourself first. Read More »
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the transformative effects when you practice gratitude. How can it significantly impact your life? You’ll discover that something truly special happens when you embrace gratitude in your daily routine. Gratitude has the power to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and even decrease your heart rate. It acts as …
We’re diving into a topic that’s often met with mixed opinions: when to delay revealing a diagnosis to a student. There are times when it is appropriate to delay telling the diagnosis. You might already know that I’m not a fan of the “never tell the student the diagnosis” crowd. In this episode, we’ll explore …
Delay Telling The Diagnosis? Simple Reasons That Make Sense. Read More »
Hey there, parents, guardians, and educators! Are you getting ready to send your high school graduate off to college? It’s an exciting time, but it can also be a little nerve-wracking, especially if your child has a diagnosis that’s been kept under wraps. In this episode of After The IEP, we’re diving into the vital …
You Need To Tell Them Their Diagnosis: Important Reasons Why Read More »
Do you know what it takes to have your student self-advocate in college? Where does a parent start? What information is important for your student to know? Is it complicated? Will it take a long time? How does it even relate to college or their success? In this episode of After The IEP podcast, I’m going …
5 Easy Steps Your Student Needs To Know For Self-Advocacy Read More »
If you have a student with a mental health condition, chances are they are taking a medication to help manage it. What happens if they have to change that medication in college at some point in the semester? Medications come with their own set of issues. Changing a medication comes with its own set of …
How To Successfully Manage A Medication Change In College: 5 Tips Read More »
Attending college is no joke. It’s hard for anyone. How does a student deal with college and mental health issues? If the current statistics show anything, it that college is stressful and difficult. How do students cope with navigating academic pressures while dealing with a mental health condition? I boiled it all down the top …
5 Proven Ways That Will Make College Easier With a Mental Health Issue Read More »
Selecting the best college can be an incredibly daunting task, one that becomes even more challenging when considering the array of services and supports available for your specific needs. Mental health conditions are one of the fastest growing concerns for college students. Yet, mental health conditions are often overlooked in discussions surrounding college choice. In …
Got A Mental Health Issue? How To Choose The Best College Read More »
I see information on the web about college disability accommodations all the time. Some of it isn’t bad and some is just misleading. Some is plain wrong. ESA letter mills being the worst. Just don’t go there. What do you look out for? How can you spot what’s good and what is not? Do you …
Look Out! Beware Of Misleading College Disability Information on the Web Read More »
We’re covering the top five reasons for anxiety in college students. It’s really an important discussion. I can’t emphasize this more because anxiety is by far the top issue for college students regardless of disability status, regardless of if you’re neurotypical or not. Anxiety is the number one issue. It always has been, it probably …
Revealing The Devastating Reasons for Anxiety in College Students Read More »
