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The Power of Yet: 3 Steps to a Growth Mindset for College Success

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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Critical Steps to Do Now to Get Accommodations for College: Summer Guide

Summer break is the perfect time for parents of college-bound kids with learning disabilities, ADHD, and mental health disabilities to prepare for their child’s transition to college life by following a “Critical Steps to Do Now to Get Accommodations for College: Summer Guide.” In this article, we will provide a guide for parents of college-bound …

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Confused about College Disability Documentation Requirements? A Parent’s Roadmap to Success

Documentation requirements from college disability services offices can be confusing, frustrating, and viewed as a barrier. You’re not alone. Even accessibility staff find it frustrating too but for many different reasons. I have a whole blog post about those frustrations. You can read about that here. However, once you understand the reasons for the requirements, you …

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Four Steps to Get Disability Accommodations for College Students

Four Steps to Get Disability Accommodations for College Students.

Do you know how to get disability accommodations for college students? Being familiar with the process will make it much easier. If you are thinking about requesting reasonable accommodations for a hidden disability from the college disability services office, the process can seem vague and confusing. The information you need from the college may not …

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Reasons Disability Staff Cannot Answer Some of Your Questions.

Parents often have disability accommodation questions for their college-bound student. Learn why staff can’t answer some of your questions. I know the pressure and worry about accommodations and making sure your son or daughter gets what they need. As a parent of a son with specific learning disabilities and dyslexia, I worried about the same …

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