I love this "Teaching Center" sendup of "Sports Center" from Key & Peele. If only we treated teachers this way.❤️ I hope you'll tell a teacher you know that you are thankful for them. https://youtu.be/dkHqPFbxmOU?si=junnYV4J24LhiOS4

Intellectual ability isn't all students need to be successful at college. Students who can ace tests because they don't need to study but don't turn in work aren't ready yet. Read this post from Kelley Challen on grounding transition planning in reality:

For this article in US News & World Report, I offered information disability disclosure in the admissions process and shared my thoughts on students' college search. Give it a read: https://bit.ly/ECHAF1 (tap link in bio) learning disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia, college admission, admission myths

1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics. It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT. It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse. Transgender care saves lives.

Take 2 minutes to tell your Congress Members "no thanks" to transferring programs and offices out of the Department, and tell them to speak out against attempts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. www.protectpubliced.org/take-action

Remember that striking Starbucks workers are asking you not to buy Starbucks right now

In this episode of @collparcentral.bsky.social, Dr. Bianca Busch (AKA The College Psychologist) discussed how parents can help students set themselves to maintain good mental health in college.  Listen now: https://bit.ly/CPCTCP Prefer to watch? Find it on my Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/ECHv10

Did you know that one college may offer students disabilities free access to an assistive technology specialist, while another might not even employ one? Learn how students can do some research in their college search: https://bit.ly/LDblog149x  learning disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia, college search

If your college student isn't doing well, talk to them while they're home this week! They need to know if they can salvage any part of the term, and they'll need to act fast. I wrote about some possibilities: https://bit.ly/LDAdSS11 EduSky, college students, parenting

I try to post this advice from Lisa Damour every year. Hoping your student doesn't need it (gift link): https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/22/well/family/college-student-roommate-anxiety-depression-mental-health-son-daughter-parents.html?unlocked_article_code=1.b04.EtwB.UUFDk-JdHfu7&smid=url-share

Have you heard that if your student doesn't have an IEP or 504 while they're in high school, they won't get accommodations at college? Get the facts: https://bit.ly/ECHFAQ3 college transition, twice exceptional, ADHD Parent, special education, dyslexia

If you have a high school student with a disability, you may wonder what happens when they get to college. In this post @additudemag.bsky.social, I explain. Let me know if you learned anything from this! http://bit.ly/ADDMagCAs learning disabilities, dyslexia, special education, IEP, ADHD

Cw: suicide This article is devastating. Earlier this month, a 15-year-old died by suicide the day after posting about a substitute teacher insisting on misgendering him. Suicide can have many contributing factors. His family is speaking out about bullying and misgendering as two.

#RHOSLC poll: Whose.conversation was harder to watch this week? - Britani's and (🤮) Jared's - Lisa's and John's

On the ADHD Kids Can Thrive podcast, I discussed: • changing laws at college & how they affect disability accommodations • what students w/disabilities should know about the admission process • skills needed for college success Listen: https://bit.ly/LDAp15y learning disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia

Immediate transition to college for students with some disabilities can be tough if they’re not ready. Rae Jacobson, a writer & editor with ADHD & learning disabilities, shares advice based on her own rocky start: LDBlog111x   #LearningDisabilities #ADHD #Dyslexa #IEP #SpecialEd #EduSky

Education advocacy groups widely condemned the changes. @deniseedtrust.bsky.social president and CEO of the advocacy group EdTrust, said the administration was “selling the Department of Education for parts.” Read the full article: https://edtru.st/4oMGp5r

"The types of trials that are affected are among the most rigorous way that we generate scientific evidence: randomized clinical trials," said Dr. Anupam B. Jena, a study author and professor at Harvard Medical School. www.cbsnews.com/news/nationa...

What have you heard about course waivers at college for students with disabilities? Does my answer surprise you?  https://bit.ly/ECHFAQ15 #IEP #SpecialEd #CollegeAccommodations #ADHD #LearningDisabilities #Dyslexia #CollegeAccommodations #EduSky

Worried about how your college student is doing this semester? Hiding from this won't help. I wrote about various scenarios, what students might do, possible outcomes, and whether having a disability changes any of this. Read the post and talk to your student *now*: https://bit.ly/LDAdSS11

The college search of students with disabilities should look very similar to that of their peers. But then I have suggestions for a few more things to keep in mind when considering schools to add to their list. Read my suggestions: https://bit.ly/LDBlog118x #EduSky #SpecialEducation

TONIGHT! Jane & Jason Sarouhan of j2Guides are again offering their gap year webinar for families of students with learning disabilities and ADHD, joined by Caitlin Garman of BroadFutures. Register to ask YOUR questions: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IeUboWpZTxyKH_NUWOKGZg

When students with disabilities request accommodations at college, they usually have to submit documentation. *Don't assume you know what they need.* Find out online. I wrote this to help you. http://bit.ly/LDBlog109x

Parents may wonder whether they should get their student privately assessed for a possible learning disability or ADHD. My friends Dr. Karen Wilson and Dr. Jeremy Sharp were nice enough to provide some insight into these evaluations. They discussed:

HAPPENING TUESDAY! Jane & Jason Sarouhan of j2Guides are again offering their gap year webinar for families of students with learning disabilities and ADHD, joined by Caitlin Garman of BroadFutures. Register to ask YOUR questions: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IeUboWpZTxyKH_NUWOKGZg

Every month, I like to dive into my data to see what page people found most intriguing. In October, it was a guest post by an experienced college disability services director discussing how disability accommodation requests for extended deadlines are handled. Read it here: https://bit.ly/LDblog152x

It can help to know what students might expect at college, so I thought I'd explain. Are the accommodations I mentioned different from what you expected to hear? https://bit.ly/ECHFAQ7 #CollegeAccommodations #504Plan #IEP #DyslexiaParent #ADHDParent #SpecialEd #EduSky

It's not just students with disabilities who struggle to adjust to the unstructured college environment, but they may need more help developing to prepare for it.  Here are my tips for all parents to help get their student ready for the transition: http://bit.ly/GetOrgan

Every month, I like to dive into my data to see what page people found most intriguing. Last month, it was a post on my blog by an experienced disability services director. She discussed why deadline extensions aren't commonly approved at college. Check it out for yourself: https://bit.ly/LDblog152x

My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far

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On the @collparcentral.bsky.social, Jane Thierfeld Brown & Lorre Wolf (co-founders of College Autism Spectrum) talked to Vicki Nelson & me all about how to prepare students for college & their book - Neurodiversity & College: The Parent’s Guide for Autistic Students. Listen: https://bit.ly/CPCAAC

Jane & Jason Sarouhan of j2Guides are again offering their gap year webinar for families of students with learning disabilities and ADHD, joined by Caitlin Garman of BroadFutures. Register to ask YOUR questions: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IeUboWpZTxyKH_NUWOKGZg

Kelley Challen and I had a discussion about what parents of seniors with disabilities should be thinking about at the start of the academic year for our first Transition Tuesday chat.  We talked about college prep, needed skills, what happens with 504 & IEPs, and more! Watch: https://bit.ly/ECHv19

CUNY is waiving its application fee from Nov. 10-21 for New York State high school seniors on pace to graduate next year. You can apply to up to six of our colleges with one application! Go to cuny.edu/apply.

I was inspired by Christopher Pepper's book marketing suggestion, but at my house, Kona the cat is the hottest property. She kindly lent her image to this campaign. So if you've got a son, buy his book. And if you have a student with a disability (or work them), buy mine. Kona says you should. 😉

Wondering whether professors can refuse to implement an approved accommodation. It's a little complicated, as I explain. https://bit.ly/ECHFAQ19 #CollegeAccommodation #DisabilityAccommodation #Edusky #CollegeAccess #DisabilityAccess

Even though their high school didn't require it, *some* students with ADHD might find their college requires they have testing to support their request for accommodations. Learn how they can check and what they should do. https://bit.ly/LDBlog120x   ADHD, disability documentation, college, Edusky

I love Ned Johnson's & Bill Stixrud's work, so I was thrilled to talk with them alongside my co-host Vicki Nelson @collparcentral.bsky.social. They discussed challenges at college & how to build students' autonomy. Links to the podcast: https://bit.ly/CPCSDC Watch the video: https://bit.ly/ECHv15

I hear people saying so many incorrect things about what happens with IEPs and 504 plans when students transition to college. I've worked in college disability services offices for years - let me give you the facts: https://bit.ly/ECHFAQ1 dyslexia, ADHD, learning disabilities, 2e, IEP, special ed

This is a great double episode of Debbie Reber's Tilt Parenting podcast. Eric Karlan discussed the college search & application process. I discussed services schools provide students with disabilities (or don't) and how to do research for the college search. Listen: https://bit.ly/TiltInt2

Have you heard that if your student with a disability signs a FERPA waiver for their college, you'll be able to advocate for them and get information? See what college disability services directors said about communication: https://bit.ly/LDBlog124x parenting tips, disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD

Have a college-bound student with a disability? The system for disability accommodations at college works differently than in high school. Learn how students access them: https://bit.ly/ECHFAQ17 504 plan, IEP, disability, ADHD, dyslexia

Have a college-bound student with a disability? The system for disability accommodations at college works differently than in high school. Learn how students access them: https://bit.ly/ECHFAQ17 504 plan, IEP, disability, ADHD, dyslexia

Wondering if your student with a disability is ready for college? Two experienced, specialized consultants discussed this & offered advice. Watch it: https://bit.ly/ECHv7 college readiness, college prep

Plans to prepare students w/disabilities for college must be informed by accurate information about what does & doesn't happen there. Too many people get a lot wrong. In this article for the International Dyslexia Association, I explain what you need to know! Read it.: https://bit.ly/LDAIDA

People worry that colleges are biased against students with disabilities. Students may hear they shouldn't disclose their disability when applying. They need facts, but the advice they get about disclosure isn't backed by data. Get the facts. https://bit.ly/LDALIP3 college myths, admission myths

Students hear all sorts of things about disability disclosure in the college application. Learn why they should ignore the advice and make their own decision. It may surprise you: https://bit.ly/ECHFAQ14  EduSky, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disabilities, college myths, college admission

So strange. @sarinabowen.bsky.social & her #amwriting co-hosts did an episode on this weird email scams: amwriting.substack.com/p/the-scamme...

Looking for an overview of what students with disabilities need to know about college? My six-page guide is packed with information but concise. Contact NPR, Inc. for bulk discounts: https://bit.ly/TTCG (tap link in bio) college prep, special ed, learning disabilities, dyslexia, IEP,  2E