To Share or Not to Share? Navigating Disability Disclosure in College
A summary of what your should consider regarding disclosing your disability when applying to college.
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Marie Guarnieri
- Jun 17
- 3 min
Navigating College Preparation for Your ADHD Teen: Essential Tips for Parents
Preparing for college can be a challenging task, especially for students with ADHD. The transition requires a set of skills that must be dev
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Marie Guarnieri
- Jun 5
- 3 min
Summer Prep: 10 Tips for Freshmen Getting Ready for College
Prepare for freshman year this summer: research clubs, register with disability services, check college email, explore campus resources, dev
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Marie Guarnieri
- Apr 30
- 5 min
A Guide to College Accommodations as a Student with Disabilities
For college students with disabilities, registering with the disability services office early is crucial to secure reasonable accommodations
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Marie Guarnieri
- Apr 8
- 4 min
From High School to Higher Ed: Shifting Roles and Rights for Parents of Students with Disabilities
For parents who have been deeply involved in their child's education and managing any disabilities or special needs, it can be a jarring...
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Marie Guarnieri
- Mar 7
- 7 min
College Decision Time: Key Factors for Neurodivergent Student Success
By now the final college decisions are rolling in and in the next few weeks it is time to make the decision of where to spend the next...
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Marie Guarnieri
- Feb 7
- 2 min
From High School 504s and IEPs to College Disability Services
As your child approaches college, you may wonder if they need an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan in high school to...
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Marie Guarnieri
- Jan 8
- 3 min
5 Challenges Autistic Students Face in College (and How to Prepare While in High School)
The leap from high school to college can be daunting for any young adult, but for autistic learners, adapting to new environments,...
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Marie Guarnieri
- Nov 30, 2023
- 2 min
Applying for Financial Aid Just Got Easier: The New Simplified FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is getting its biggest makeover in decades for the 2024-2025 application cycle,...
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Marie Guarnieri
- Nov 14, 2023
- 2 min
Empowering Neurodivergent College Success at Landmark College
Academic Success is Possible for Teens with Learning Differences! Embarking on the college journey is a significant milestone for any...
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Marie Guarnieri
- Oct 3, 2023
- 2 min
ADHD in College: It’s time to check in!
Managing ADHD as a new college student can be challenging, but many resist the idea of needing help as they start navigating their new...
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Marie Guarnieri
- Sep 14, 2023
- 3 min
Unlocking Success: Why Registering with Disability Services in College Matters
By law, U.S. colleges and universities are required to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure education is accessible for students with
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Marie Guarnieri
- Sep 5, 2023
- 3 min
7 Tips for Parents to Support their Overwhelmed or Lonely College Freshman
With the start of the new school year, college freshmen are facing one of the greatest transitions they have ever experienced. While the...
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Marie Guarnieri
- Aug 13, 2023
- 3 min
The 3 Levels of Supports for Neurodivergent Students
As you start considering college for your neurodivergent teen, it's important to know what the options are. Depending on how much support...
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Marie Guarnieri
- Jul 24, 2023
- 4 min
10 Tips for Talking to Professors about Your College Accommodations
Communicating with your professors is an essential part of implementing and managing your accommodations in college. It can seem...
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Marie Guarnieri
- Jun 27, 2023
- 3 min
10 Practical Life Skills to Master this Summer!
Preparing for Freshman Fall in College As the countdown has started, the lists of what to bring are taking form (pillows, towels, a lamp,...
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Marie Guarnieri
- May 25, 2023
- 3 min
College Bound: How Early is Too Early to Start Preparing?
As a parent of a teenager with learning disabilities, you may wonder when the right time is to start preparing your child for college....
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Marie Guarnieri
- Apr 3, 2023
- 1 min
Three quick tips for preparing for college while in high school
Meet with your school counselor or special education teacher to discuss your current IEP or 504 Plan. Make sure you are aware of your...
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Marie Guarnieri
- Apr 3, 2023
- 3 min
Choosing the Right College for You!
Harvard, Yale, Stanford, the names of the top schools are at the top of many high performing students’ college lists. These are, of...
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Marie Guarnieri
- Apr 3, 2023
- 7 min
College Readiness: Is my teen ready for college?
5 key areas to consider if your teen has special learning needs Next Step College!? If you are a parent of an autistic teen, or who has...
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