Marie Guarnieri

If you’re in the middle of the ADHD college search, you’re probably carrying equal parts excitement and worry: Will my teen manage the workload, ask for help, and stay on top of daily routines? This parent guide walks you through 10 practical steps to build a college list that supports ADHD brains, academics, learning supports, disability services, housing, and community, plus what to ask on tours and in Disability/Accessibility Services meetings.

Summer can be a low-pressure launchpad for neurodivergent and learning-different teens. The right program offers structure, peer connection, and a first taste of independence, whether through academics, adventure, internships, or autism-focused communities. By centering a student’s strengths, interests, and sensory needs, families can turn summer into a meaningful step toward college readiness and greater confidence.

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 semester's work....