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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Anxiety is a prevalent issue on college campuses, affecting numerous students. In this episode, we delve into some of the most common college accommodations for anxiety. However, it’s important to note that the suitability and approval of these accommodations can vary, so it’s crucial to work closely with your school’s accessibility staff to determine the …
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Top 3 Essential Strategies for Junior Year in High School for College Readiness In this episode, I’m focusing on junior year in high school and the three essential strategies to ensure a successful junior and senior year for college readiness. Drawing from my experience in college transition, accessibility, and learning disabilities, this episode offers actionable …
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Introduction You might be wondering what is a growth mindset? What is the power of yet.? Maybe you’ve heard the phrase but never investigated it. How does it relate to college and being successful in college? Moreover, how does it relate to students with hidden disabilities like ADHD and learning disabilities? What are the benefits …
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Success is on the minds of every college student. For students with ADD/ADHD, it can seem more difficult. ADD/ADHD comes with many things to balance and adjust to. Organization and the ability to concentrate on tasks are some of the more difficult issues that can affect success. Routine and structure are the two most effective …
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This is a common reaction when students are new to getting help and college disability accommodations. Students often feel like it’s an added advantage or that they are getting something that’s helping them out more than their non-disabled peers. That reaction is normal. It’s also uninformed. My goal with this article is to shed some …
Confused about what common college accommodations for ADHD to request? Read on to learn what may fit for you! Making the transition to college is difficult. You may have a 504 plan or even an IEP right now, but in college, things are different. Both a 504 plan and an IEP do not transfer to …
