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In this episode, Alex is joined by Josephine Vonarburg, the owner and founder of Transitions College Advising, an organization committed to providing support to those with ADHD, Anxiety & LD successfully making the transition into higher education. Josephine explains the college process for a student with special needs and provides some secrets for successfully navigating the change in regards to 504s & IEPs, a critical value to those who are unfamiliar with higher education’s distinct system of accommodation.
Key Takeaways:-Finding the right school is critical for any student, but particularly important for students with different needs. The specific type of learning profile (anxiety, ADHD, ASD, etc.) will often dictate the best choices for the student in making their college list. -Self-advocacy is an important skill to develop, especially for these students with different needs. Developing the confidence to approach professors, to discover key college offices, and utilize campus resources can make all the difference for a student with a unique learning profile.
-Backward planning is key with these students. It’s worth considering where the student may end up in 5-10 years after college. Imagining their future options and their future challenges should guide the decision-making in the college process.
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In this episode, Alex is joined by Josephine Vonarburg, the owner and founder of Transitions College Advising, an organization committed to providing support to those with ADHD, Anxiety & LD successfully making the transition into higher education. Josephine explains the college process for a student with special needs and provides some secrets for successfully navigating the change in regards to 504s & IEPs, a critical value to those who are unfamiliar with higher education’s distinct system of accommodation.
Key Takeaways:-Finding the right school is critical for any student, but particularly important for students with different needs. The specific type of learning profile (anxiety, ADHD, ASD, etc.) will often dictate the best choices for the student in making their college list. -Self-advocacy is an important skill to develop, especially for these students with different needs. Developing the confidence to approach professors, to discover key college offices, and utilize campus resources can make all the difference for a student with a unique learning profile.
-Backward planning is key with these students. It’s worth considering where the student may end up in 5-10 years after college. Imagining their future options and their future challenges should guide the decision-making in the college process.