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College Freshman Mid-Semester Check-In: Supporting Your Student Through the Halfway Mark
College freshman mid-semester check-in conversations are crucial. This point in the first semester represents both a milestone worth celebrating and sometimes a reality check. Your student has successfully navigated the first weeks of college life, and that alone deserves recognition! But as midterm grades arrive, some students discover they're struggling more than they realized. The encouraging news? There's still half a semester ahead, often containing more than half of the

Marie Guarnieri
Oct 225 min read
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The Hidden Key to College Success: Executive Function Skills
Executive function skills like time management, organization, and task initiation are key to college success—especially for students with ADHD or learning differences. Start early in high school, fade support gradually, and explore tools like Google Calendar and Pomodoro timers. The right college support programs can make all the difference.

Marie Guarnieri
May 44 min read
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Choosing the Right College: Key Questions for Students with Learning Disabilities
This is a guide to what key questions to ask colleges in order to find the right support for students with learning disabilities.

Marie Guarnieri
Apr 85 min read
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Planning for Success: How High School Course Choices Impact College Admissions for Students with Disabilities
Course choices matter. Students with disabilities can unlock college potential by strategically navigating core subject requirements.

Marie Guarnieri
Mar 93 min read
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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.

Marie Guarnieri
Aug 7, 20243 min read
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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

Marie Guarnieri
Apr 30, 20245 min read
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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...

Marie Guarnieri
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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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,...

Marie Guarnieri
Jan 8, 20243 min read
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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

Marie Guarnieri
Sep 14, 20233 min read
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