College, Disabilities, and Success

According to a recent article in Bloomberglaw.com "Virtual Exam Case Primes Privacy Fight Over College Room Scans" by Skye Witley, a 2022 decision by a district court in Ohio found that electronic room scans mandated by Cleveland State University for students taking virtual tests had violated an individual's  4th Amendment protections regarding reasonable searches.  Today's episode examines that local ruling, and the upcoming review of that ruling by the 6th Circuit  US Court of Appeals in Ohio. Learn why virtual room scans are being disputed, and how that ruling could affect you or your child with a disability.  "Virtual Exam Case Primes Privacy Fight Over College Room Scans"  by Skye WitleyFree ebook Insights from a Disability Specialistmickieteaches@gmail.commickieteaches.com

In today's episode, you will learn some "tricks of the trade" that will help your teens take better notes in class, especially when dyslexia is a problem and notetakers might not be available.  You will learn how to create "user-friendly" notes that will help your child have useful study materials for tests.  NCR Carbonless Copy Paper - also available on amazonmickieteaches@gmail.commickieteaches.com

Today's episode explores career development and employment, academic challenges and needs, independent living skills, community/ campus engagement, and self-determination skills as those topics pertain to helping your child plan a successful future.  In each critical area, I share my perspective and experience supporting students with disabilities as they transition to college. STAR Person-Centered Planning ModelTeaching Students Self-Advocacy SkillsEmpowering Homeschool Conversations #90 Workforce Training for Students with Disabilities#28 Engagement in Clubs and Organizations on Campus with Christian Haas#26 Disabilities and Self-Determination with Dr. Richard ChapmanFree ebook Insights from a Disability Specialistwww.mickieteaches.commickieteaches@gmail.com

Requesting the accommodation of extended time or flexible deadlines for assignments can either help a student or create a problem for the student.  In today's episode, you will learn what types of situations and disabilities warrant the extended time, and which do not, and how extended time used incorrectly could impact a student's grades, financial aid,  and future course load. #26 Disabilities and Self-Determination with Dr. Richard ChapmanFree ebook Insights from a Disability Specialistwww.mickieteaches.commickieteaches@gmail.com

Today's episode explains to parents the difference they may find in reading accommodations when their child goes from the K-12 system into the college system.  Although both systems will provide reading accommodations, there is a good chance the child will not find the same type of reading accommodations.  Many of the differences your child will experience come from the methods used to provide the reading accommodations and originate from the changes from IDEA to ADA. 67 Dyslexia Testing for College & GED Documentation38 The Complexity of Dyslexia27 LD Evaluation: What You Should Know22 Jimmy Shares His LD Story15 Sorting Out SLD, LD, Dyslexia, and ADHD11 How to Read a College TextbookFree ebook Insights from a Disability Specialistwww.mickieteaches.commickieteaches@gmail.com

Today's episode will share examples of my own experiences with students when I could not provide the accommodations they needed or wanted.  You will learn why some accommodations might get denied, and how you might benefit from a discussion with Disability Services even if you get denied an accommodation or don't have any documentation.  Also, check out Episode 84, Unraveling the Mysteries of  Disability Documentation and Episode 88 IEP and 504 for College? Problem Solving Q & AADA National NetworkFree ebook Insights from a Disability Specialist www.mickieteaches.com

Brianna Paauwee shares her experiences as a disabled student using a wheelchair after she broke her back in an auto accident. After the accident, she decided to go back to school.  Learn how she navigated the new reality of life as a college student with a physical disability, and how she overcame the barriers she faced along the way.  https://wheelwithmefitness.com/ https://www.wheelwithmefoundation.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wheelwithmefitness/?ref=share_group_link -Wheel With Me Facebook Grouphttps://www.instagram.com/wheelwithmefit/ https://www.instagram.com/wheelwithmefoundation/ mickieteaches.comWant to be a guest on the podcast?  Have a new idea you would like me to cover?  Reach out to me here!!

We can find ourselves in an unexpected situation where we or our children will need temporary accommodations at college.  Today's episode takes a brief look at what kind of situations might arise, how to address the problem, and what kind of documentation and accommodations might be typical for a person with a temporary disability. NCR carbonless paperFree ebook: "Insights of a Disability Specialist" with over 35 questions you should know or ask about supporting students with disabilitiesmickieteaches.commickieteaches@gmail.com

Covid has impacted our kids' education on many levels including learning delays and learning losses.  Although statistics show learning loss across all ages and grades,  graduation rates have stayed stable.  Unfortunately, that means that many high school students are likely graduating with academic deficits.  As a result, those who transition to college are beginning classes at a disadvantage, and students with disabilities who are compounded by learning deficits are even more at risk.  Today I share some strategies that could help mitigate those challenges. I have links to a couple of resources that might help parents and teachers support their students.  You will also get links to some helpful episodes and articles.  How Has the Pandemic Affected Students with Disabilities? A Review of the Evidence to Date Special Education During the Pandemic, in Charts6 things we've learned about how the pandemic disrupted learningCOVID-19 and education: The lingering effects of unfinished learningLearning AllyNCR carbonless paper#45 College & Autism 102: Finding Your Path with Charlie Kirkham#60 Training (Coaching) College Peer Tutors FREE video: Coaching College Peer Tutors for Students with a Disability #62 Prepping For Final Exams#72 Strategies to Accommodate Struggling Learners#39 Improving Executive FunctionFREE resource: Free tips on executive function

You are revisiting my most popular episode today.  Enjoy!! Parents, teachers, and homeschoolers will appreciate the free online resources with an extensive jobs training curriculum that aligns with IEP goals for the K-12 students with disabilities, and the IPE goals for Vocational Rehabilitation clients.  The podcast also shares a free SCANS jobs skills online assessment specifically for students with disabilities.The Complete T-Folio Online Jobs CurriculumThe Original Scans ReportERIC Research articleScans Skills and CompetenciesFree Scans Skills AssessmentBecoming a Master Student by Dave EllisFree Ebook, “Insights from a Disability Specialist: 9 Critical College Concerns

Dr. Amanda Jackson shares insights that she learned when completing her doctoral dissertation supporting veterans with disabilities at the University of Florida. She explains the barriers vets talked about, and Dr. Jackson offers suggestions to address the veterans' concerns.  The barriers include confidentiality, reluctance to self-identify in the event that the individual wants to return to the military, and coping with stigma - not only externally, but also within the vet's own self-image.To reach Dr. Jackson via LinkedinEpisode 19 Wounded Warriors and College AccommodationsFree ebook: "Insights of a Disability Specialist" with over 35 questions you should know or ask about supporting students with disabilities.mickieteaches@gmail.commickieteaches.com

This episode answers many common questions on social media dealing with accommodations and documentation for students with disabilities.  You will learn what happens if your child wants to use an IEP or 504 plan at college.  Will it work, and will it be enough for the accommodations you expect or need?  If you need additional testing, how much can you expect to pay? What will the additional testing provide?  What happens if your child doesn't use the Disability Services at first?  Can your child get accommodations after the semester in already started?  Can the faculty give your child accommodations instead of Disability Services?  Will the faculty see my documentation and know my diagnosis?  Where do I go if I cannot get the help that I expected or if I felt discriminated against?  Free ebook: "Insights of a Disability Specialist" with over 35 questions you should know or ask about supporting students with disabilities. Office for Civil Rightsmickieteaches.commickieteaches@gmail.com

Accreditation is a standard of excellence that colleges follow to prepare students for future employment. Colleges will tell you they are accredited, but for one institution just to say they are accredited does not mean that another institution will accept their credits if you need to transfer.  In this episode, you will learn how accreditations differ, and why some educational institutions do not accept credits your child may have earned at another site, especially in the case of proprietary colleges. Finding out a college will not accept another's credited coursework for classes your child has already done someplace else can cost everyone both time and money. Accreditation in the United States Free ebook "Insights From a Disability Specialist" with over 35 questions to ask at Disability Services mickieteaches.commickieteaches@gmail.com

Sometimes one of the most difficult tasks for teachers and parents of high school students with disabilities is preparing a good transition plan for employment goals.  In today's episode, you will get some of the employment questions that my colleague and I included in our STAR (Students Transitioning to Adult Roles) Person-Centered Planning module. (The link for the free module is below). I share my perspective on these questions and how you might be able to use them to initiate discussions with your teens regarding their future employment plans.  You will also hear about ONET and Vocational Rehab resources. Free STAR Person-Centered Planning ModuleFree Insights from a Disability Specialist - 35 questions to ask your college Disability Services AdvisorEpisode 43 STAR Person-Centered Planning Module and Self-Directed IEPsO'NET OnlineVocational Rehabilitation Contact Information for Every StateEpisode 66 Meaningful Employment for Young Adults with DisabilitiesEpisode 48 Soft Skills for Work and SchoolEpisode 42 Workforce Training for Students with Disabilities

Do you need some study tips to help out your students or your child?  Today I shared some of the study ideas that my students found most helpful.  You will hear some stories about how to consciously attach a study technique to your long-term memory when preparing study materials for a test, learning a speech, or memorizing names and dates.  Memory Strategies More Study TipsEpisode 52 Memorizing with MoteFree checklist of study terms using MOTE mickieteaches@gmail.com

Have you ever wondered if your student's IEP, 504 Plan, or old testing results will be enough documentation to arrange accommodations in college?  In today's episode, you will gain insight into what colleges expect, what documentation is ideal, and how some documentation may not provide the accommodations your child might be expecting. You will learn when it may be necessary to update documentation and what to look for in new evaluations. Free ebook with over 30 questions to ask college Disability ServicesEpisode 67 Dyslexia Testing for College and GED Documentationmickieteaches.commickieteaches@gmail.comSharing a podcast suggestion

PREPPING FOR A HURRICANE,  so today I am replaying Episode 39: Improving Executive Function! Thanks for your understanding! Mickie How good are your child's executive functioning skills? Is your child able to regulate his or her impulses, handle stressful situations, plan, organize, and follow through with assignments?  Today's episode breaks down executive function into the three main areas of working memory, inhibitory control, and mental flexibility suggested by Dr. C. Cybele Raven (Video below).  You will get suggestions and resources from Mickie Teaches to help you help your child strengthen the necessary executive functioning skills that lead to college success. Free Executive Function Tips Handout "Executive Function and Self-Regulation" - Center of the Developing Child, Harvard UniversityIn Brief: Executive Function Skills for Life and Learning Video with C. Cybele Raven, Ph.DSEDNET The Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional/Behavioral DisabilitiesCollege, Disabilities, and Success Podcast Episode 34, When Students Struggle, Metacognition HelpsCollege, Disabilities, and Success Podcast Episode 8, How Memory Works

In this episode parents and teachers will learn how to help their teens who might be hesitant or concerned about their chances to succeed in college.  I talk about vocational school/ trade school options that could be viable alternatives for teens who do not want to seek the typical AA/BA college credit path, and some helpful accommodation strategies that work especially well in vocational classes. You will get a link to a blog post on a non-profit site from Somerset County, New Jersey called Middle Earth.  This site has been providing prevention and intervention services for youth since 1972. WHAT TO DO IF YOUR TEEN DOESN'T WANT TO GO TO COLLEGEFree ebook with over 30 questions to ask college Disability Servicesmickieteaches.commickieteaches@gmail.comSharing a podcast suggestion

Until recently, all the autism data collected was based on children, but the CDC has recently started calculating the number of adults in the US with autism. Adults are also being more recognized in books and media, including movies, TV,  and videos.   Today we look at some of the new data and how the new data can make a difference. You will also learn about signs of autism in adults, and resources for adults with autism.  I also share some details about the upcoming virtual Stanford Neurodiversity Summit which I highly recommend.  I attended last year, and it was simply remarkable!Stanford Neurodiversity Summit Oct 23-25, 2022Free ebook of questions to ask the college Disability SpecialistOnce Largely Overlooked, Adults with Autism Gain Visabilityby Shaun Heasley | August 26, 2022CDC Researchers: Over 5 Million US Adults Have Autismby Michelle Diament | May 13, 2020Navigating Adult ServicesAdvocacy Tool KitResources and Services for Adults with AutismSigns of Autism in Adults

Do you or your child struggle to spell?  Does dyslexia cause a problem in spelling?  Your child can be successful in college even if their spelling is a problem. There comes a point in your life where you need to switch from remediation to compensation with regard to spelling, and that's what we are talking about today.  You will learn how to compensate, and how your child or student can be a success even if their spelling is a problem. Catch the amazing story of Stephen J. Cannell and how he built a successful writing legacy in spite of his inability to spell! An Adult Spelling TestStephen J. Cannell's videoEnglish with Ronnie - How I Remember the Spelling of Difficult WordsDr. Richard Chapman Episode 26mickieteaches.comFree ebook with questions to ask at collegemickieteaches@gmail.com

If you know math is going to be a problem in college because of your disability, you may want to investigate the process for getting a course substitution in math. Today's episode looks closely at what a course substitution is and how a student can initiate the process.  You will also see why some course substitutions succeed, while others are not granted.  In additions, you will learn the 3 categories of course substitutions from Dr. Paul Nolting.  I share snippets of Dr. Nolting's information about course substitutions from episode 59.How Disability Affects Math Learning with Dr. Paul NoltingMath Differences from High School to College: Strategies for Preparation with Dr. Paul Noltingmickieteaches.comFREE ebook Insights from a Disability Specialist

There is a world of difference between disability accommodations in the K-12 system and disability accommodations in the postsecondary system.  Today's episode addresses some of those differences in accommodations that parents and teachers need to be aware of when students with disabilities plan for college.   Just because your child or student had a specific accommodation in high school does not mean they will get the same accommodation in college.   You will also be able to download a tip sheet put out by Learning Ally that shares many examples of common accommodations for K-12 students with dyslexia.  I used the tip sheet to show how many of the accommodations your child might have in K-12  for reading, spelling, writing, math, homework, and testing that may not apply to college. Learning Ally Accommodation Tip Sheet for Students with Dyslexia#57 Math Differences from High School to College with Dr. Paul NoltingGet the latest episode of College, Disabilities, and Success delivered to your inbox!FREE Copy of Mickie Teaches "The Americans with Disabilities Act -Chapter 2" from College & Disabilities: 9 Changes Every Parent Should Know

Sharing your own disability story with students, parents, and children can make a big difference in someone's life.  However, by the same token, sharing can be risky and often depends on an individual's own circumstances.  Today's episode offers some "food for thought" because sometimes sharing our own struggles helps others see a way through their own challenges.  In today's episode, you will hear a replay of Jimmy from Episode 22 telling us how a professor helped him by sharing his own history of poor test-taking.  You will also learn about three K-12 educators from an article in Edweek.org about school leaders who shared their own struggles with disabilities, including dyslexia, ADHD, and hearing loss.  The article is titled "School Leaders With Disabilities: It's Important to Share That Your Are Not Alone," by Denise R. Superville from August 10, 2022. "School Leaders With Disabilities: It's Important to Share That Your Are Not Alone," by Denise R. Superville from August 10, 2022.College, Disabilities, and Success Episode 22 "Jimmy Shares His LD Story"College, Disabilities, and Success Episode 4 "Changes From High School to College."Get College, Disabilities, and Success Podcast delivered to your inbox!

Heading to college for the first time is daunting, and creating your schedule for the first time is even more challenging.  What classes do you need?  Which ones should you take now? Are you working around family needs or job schedules?  Online or on campus?  Early morning or evening classes?  Breaks or no breaks?   Math now or math later?  Prerequisite or Co-requisite classes?  What is an academic plan and do you need one, and why are advisors so important? Today we address those scheduling questions and what you need to know to make those schedules work for you.  You will also look more closely at the relationship between online and on-campus classes for students with disabilities and learn the advantages and disadvantages of each type of class.  You will also hear about the specific advantages of online classes for students with disabilities as shared by Karen Powell Sears in her article "5 Ways Online Learning Benefited Some Students."5 Ways Online Learning Benefited Some StudentsHOT OFF THE PODCAST! Get your weekly podcast episode delivered to your email College & Disabilities: 9 Changes from High School Every Parent Should Know VIDEO COURSE College & Disabilities & Success – Introduction and Overview of the Course (8 min)Chapter 1 What's Different Between High School and College? (15 min)Chapter 2 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (17 min)Chapter 3 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (12 min)Chapter 4 Financial Aid (FAFSA) (11 min)Chapter 5 Meeting the Disability Specialist (19 min)Chapter 6 Documentation and Accommodations (39 min)Chapter 7 Faculty Perspective (24 min)Chapter 8 Online Classes (30 min)Chapter 9 Self-Advocacy (29 min)Course Review

Parents and teachers will learn the several stressors that many students attending college experience.   If you find it difficult to begin those conversations with your child, you will also learn about eight different conversation starters that will help bridge any hesitancy or difficulty opening up the dialogue between you and your child and eight different approaches for guiding those conversations. You will also learn seven early warning signs of student stress, and you can download an Infographic from the National Alliance for Mental Illness called "Navigating a Mental Health Crisis."  This Infographic includes warning signs, symptoms, and suggestions about reacting to the situation. In addition, you will hear about one student's situation with a suicidal friend, and how that college has since developed a unique approach to improving support for students on campus who are experiencing mental health stress and emergencies. How to Help Your Child Reduce Their Stress and Thrive During CollegeCSU Long Beach Makes Mental Health PriorityCSU Long Beach DataEducation Beat Podcast - Who Should Respond to Crisis Calls on Campus NAMI Infographic - Navigating a Mental Health CrisisStudent Mental Health Status Report: Struggles, Stressors and SupportsInsights College Pulse (data)mickieteaches.commickieteaches@gmail.com

On July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act.  This episode defines basic key ADA vocabulary and rules explaining what qualifies as a disability and what includes a major life activity.  You will also have access to a free chapter of my course,  College & Disabilities, 9 Changes from High School Every Parent Should Know. This is a 17-minute video that details guidelines and accommodations recommended by the ADA.  Free video: College & Disabilities: 9 Changes from High School Every Parent Should Know - Chapter 2 The Americans with Disabilities Act.College & Disabilities: 9 Changes from High School Every Parent Should Know

On July 16, 2022, the US rolled out a new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.  Today's episode takes a closer look at that new resource and how it will help individuals who are struggling with suicidal thoughts, drug and alcohol addiction, and mental health crises.  The new number plans to use the caller's area code to reroute the call to a local resource whenever possible. Today's episode will share information about current and potential funding, the relationship to the 911 number, and how the 2 numbers differ and occasionally overlap.  NPR - The new 988 mental health hotline is live. Here's what to knowSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Administration SAMHSA SAMHSA Frequently Asked Questionsmickieteaches@gmail.comwww.mickieteaches.com

In many classrooms, teachers have students who don't do well and haven't been identified as having a disability.  A student for whom English is a second language might also be struggling with the language barrier and/or might also have a disability issue compounding academic problems.  The challenges for both groups of students can sometimes look identical, and determining the exact nature of the issue may take quite a while.  In the meantime, parents who are homeschooling, K-12 teachers, or college professors will have students in a class who need immediate help.  Today we look at "Accommodating Learning Disabilities in the English Language Classroom," by Jimalee Sowell and Larry Sugisaki from The English Teaching Forum.  We talk about supporting those struggling students without an official learning disability diagnosis using 4 methods of instruction: The Inclusive Classroom, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Scaffolding, and Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS), Accommodating Learning Disabilities in the English Language ClassroomEpisode 54 The Importance of Universal Design for LearningEpisode 9 Is Learning Style a Thing? #27 LD Evaluation: What You Should Know#38 The Complexity of Dyslexiamickieteaches@gmail.comFree resources from mickieteaches.com

Escaping the Cycle of Doubt at College shares research that was done in 2020 from the Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability called "It's a Constant Fight: Experiences of College Students with Disabilities." In the research, students share their feelings of disempowerment at college, but it also shares instances where they were feeling empowered and accomplished.  Episode 71 also includes snippets from Cathi Allen about transitioning out of high school, Jimmy, an LD student who shares his thoughts about reaching out to faculty, and Charlie Kirkham, a college student with autism who share the importance of establishing peer relationships.  The goal of Episode 71 is to show parents and teachers how they can prepare their teens for college and avoid some of the pitfalls the students in the research experienced. It's a Constant Fight: Experiences of College Students with DisabilitiesInsights From a Disability Specialist - FREE ebookWrightslaw Autism 102: Finding Your Path with Charlie KirkhamJimmy Shares His LD Story Frontloading Your Teens Transition Plan with Cathi Allen

Do you want to see more career and technical college programs for students with intellectual disabilities?  Today's episode introduces you to Dr. Drew Andrews, the Assistant Director & Technical Assistance Coordinator for the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities at the University of Central Florida. You will learn how Florida created grant-supported programs across the state, and how Florida students with Intellectual Disabilities who are enrolled in these programs can be awarded $7,000 scholarships to attend. If you are not in Florida, you will be able to learn how your state can reach out to Dr. Andrews and Think College for assistance and insight, and support when growing programs in your own state that are in line with current Federal guidelines.drew.andrews@ucf.eduFlorida Center for Students with Unique AbilitiesFlorida Center for Students with Unique Abilities  VideoThink College Career and Technical Education Initiative Think College Contact - Dr. Danie Roberts-Dahm danielle.dahm@umb.eduMickie Teaches mickieteaches@gmail.com

Think College has started several new initiatives to expand opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities.  Dr. Danie Roberts-Dahm, the Project Coordinator for the Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network, shares how Think College is changing the narrative about college for youth with intellectual disabilities.  Dr. Roberts-Dahm discusses the Think College Network's six key initiatives: public awareness, state and regional alliance development and support, Career and Technical Education efforts, employment partnerships, training development, and membership organization.  Parents and teachers will learn how they can become part of these opportunities and share their own stories with others.Think College -  College Search Think College Inclusive Higher Education NetworkFact sheet about Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network Student Planning GuideThink College Affinity GroupsDanie Roberts-Dahm, Project Coordinator danielle.dahm@umb.edu  (857) 309-8303 mickieteaches@gmail.commickieteaches.comShare Your Podcast Idea Here!!

Heading to college is an exciting time, especially for students with disabilities who worked extra hard to get to this point, but parents of new students need to know that there will be many things that your child needs to do before those classes even begin!!  In today's episode, you will hear about 15 steps that you and your child need to do or check on before starting classes in the fall.  You will learn about residency paperwork, visiting Disability Services at least 3 times, building an academic plan, dealing with accommodation memos, and many other steps along the way.  You will also have access to a FREE checklist to make sure you don't forget anything!  FREE Checklist: Summer Prep for New College Students College & Disabilities: 9 Changes from High School that Every Parent Should KnowMickie Teaches websitemickieteaches@gmail.comSend me your podcast idea!!

If you need to learn more about disability testing for a learning disability, dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia, then this episode will be able to answer many of your questions.  You will find out the process involved, who might be able to test, and where you might be tested in your state.   You will get an insider's look at what many colleges expect.  You will also learn how to arrange accommodations and testing for a GED if your child decides to pursue a GED rather than a high school diploma. You will also get several links to GED regulations for your state, and you will get a contact list of places to get tested in every state and the approximate costs of testing in your state. Documentation Guidelines for all disabilities to use for GED Accommodations.  Lower Cost Testing Clinics Throughout the  United States  Documentation Guidelines for Evaluators For GED Testing Service® Test Accommodations (Reasonable Adjustments) for Learning and Other Cognitive Disorders Mickie Teaches websiteMickie Teaches FREE ResourcesCollege & Disabilities: 9 Changes from High School Every Parent Should Know

If you know anyone who is attending college and looking for gainful employment with a good company, check out this latest episode that shares several amazing resources specifically designed to provide job opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including neurodiverse adults on the Autism Spectrum, or having Dyslexia, Tourette Syndrome, or ADHD.You will have access to over 500 companies that have been identified by Forbes Magazine as being "diversity-friendly." A second resource shares nearly 50 companies identified on the Neurodiverse Career Connector website that actually have neurodiverse hiring programs in place. Share your podcast idea here! America's Best Employers for Diversity - ForbesDisability Employment StatisticsNeurodiversity Career ConnectorTop Companies Seek Workers with AutismTip Sheet for Managing an Autistic EmployeeRising Tide U "The Blue Print" Step-by-step process for creating an autism social enterprise "Moving Forward" Video featuring Shawn Kelly's story. 

Mental Health disabilities on college campuses are growing at an unprecedented rate, and today's episode looks at some of the research and resources that accommodate students with mental health disabilities. Parents and teachers will learn why accommodating for mental health disabilities can be a challenge, especially when class attendance is concerned. We explore possible accommodations for students with mental health disabilities and explain some of the pitfalls and challenges these students are facing. NAMI Mental Health by the Numbers - with phone numbers are contact information for each state Inside Higher Education " Accommodating Mental Health by Susan GreenbergAge of Onset for Mental Health Disorders: A Review of the Literature mickieteaches.com

Heading off to college can be a stressful and overwhelming experience for both the parents and their teen with a disability.  In today's episode, you will hear a role-playing exercise between a student and a Disability Services advisor.  My goal was to provide some insight into the kind of conversation you and your teen can expect to hear at that first meeting with Disability Services and to follow each role-playing segment with an extended explanation for parents and teachers.  You will learn about student expectations,  accommodations,  documentation, and typical policies and procedures. Free ebook "Insights from a Disability Specialist" College & Disabilities: 9 Changes from High School Every Parent Should Know

Are you a parent of a high school student with dyslexia, or autism, or ADHD, or another type of "hidden" disability making plans to head to college for a degree in science, technology, engineering or math - one of the STEM programs? Today's episode shares potential barriers, or bottlenecks, that students with disabilities in STEM programs face in college including barriers transitioning from high school to college, barriers at college with peers and faculty, barriers that the college programs themselves create, and barriers students face about their disability. You will have access to new research from the Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability from 2021 from the research article " Students with High-Incidence Disabilities in STEM: Barriers Encountered in Postsecondary Learning Environments" by  Rachel Friedensen,  Alexandra Lauterbach,  Ezekiel Kimball,  Chrystal George Mwangi. "Students with High Incidence Disabilities in STEM: Barriers Encountered in Postsecondary Learning Environments" by Rachel Friedensen,  Alexandra Lauterbach,  Ezekiel Kimball,  Chrystal George Mwangi. Free Resource: Insights from a Disability SpecialistCollege & Disabilities: 9 Changes from High School Every Parent Should Know Course

Getting ready for final exams in college is not the same as it was in high school.  Students need to check out various policies and procedures before taking finals.  Today's episode centers around the policies and protocols for 5 different areas:  college exam schedules and how they can impact a student; possible final exam accommodations and assistive technology that needs to be arranged with disability services; faculty expectations and policies with regard to finals; tutoring center operations that may be affected by high demand prior to final exams; and testing centers or special testing locations protocols for students with disabilities. Paying attention to these 5 areas of need before finals occur will make the final exam experience go much smoother for any student, especially a student with a disability. Free Resource: Insights from a Disability SpecialistCollege & Disabilities: 9 Changes from High School Every Parent Should Know Course  

Research is showing that some college students, especially new students, are having a difficult time adjusting to college expectations after all the changes to education during covid.  Today's episode explains some of the problems noticed by faculty this past year as students return to campus, but you will also hear some suggestions and accommodations that parents and teachers should talk about with their students before college begins. The podcast shares information from The Chronicle of Higher Education article called "A Stunning Level of Student Disconnection" by Beth McMurtrie.  The article is listed below.Chronicle of Higher Education article "A Stunning Level of Disconnection" by Beth McMurtrieFall 2021: COVID-19 Impact on College Student Mental HealthCollege & Disabilities: 9 Changes from High School Every Parent Should KnowFree tips for Organization and Improving Executive Function Skills

Are you a parent of a child with a disability who is planning college?  Are you a Special Ed teacher who has students heading to college?  Are you a college tutor looking for strategies and tips to make your tutoring stronger and more effective?  Are you a homeschooling parent wondering how to help your child with a disability retain and recall information at college?  Many college students with disabilities use the tutoring centers at college for support, so today's podcast actually contains the audio for a real peer tutor training, with an accompanying PP video that anyone can use! You will get a free PowerPoint training presentation in video format with the podcast tutor training embedded in the video so that any peer tutor that you choose can access the training.   FREE PowerPoint "Coaching College Peer Tutors" training videoFREE short ebook "Insights from a Disability Specialist" with over 30 questions to ask your college advisorCourse link for College & Disabilities: 9 Changes from High School That Every Parent Should Know 

If you are a parent or teacher of a child with a disability, and you believe that college math could become a real issue, you will want to listen to Dr. Nolting explain the subtests and learning disability scores of an adult psychoeducational SLD evaluation. He shares the purpose and reason for specific subtests, and how those results can affect college math accommodations.  Dr. Nolting also explains how that same documentation can be used if your child needs a math course substitution in college, and the results you can generally expect.SHAREABLE Episode link for #59 How Disability Affects Math Learning with Dr. Paul Nolting Academic Success Press with Dr. Nolting's Winning at Math and Mathematics and Disability Handbook Academic Success website for all Dr. Nolting's resourcesReach out to p.nolting.phd@gmail.com for his free list of appsFree brief ebook Insights from a College Disability Specialist from Mickie Teaches.Limited Time Sale on my course College & Disabilities: 9 Changes from High School Every Parent Should Know 

Today you will hear 8 effective and impactful strategies that will help students with disabilities understand complex math problems and commit those math steps to memory. The 8 strategies are especially effective for high school students who plan to take math at college.  If you have not yet listened to  Episode 57 Math Differences from High School to College: Strategies for Preparation by Dr. Paul Nolting, be sure to listen to #57 to hear the reality of math in college, and how it is more important than ever to prepare your high school students to be ready for the new challenges they will face at college.  Dr. Nolting's information is too important to miss. Free brief ebook "Insights from a Disability Specialist" by Mickie HayesAcademic Success Press with Dr. Nolting's Winning at Math and Mathematics and Disability Handbook Limited Time Sale on my course College & Disabilities: 9 Changes from High School Every Parent Should Know

If you are a parent of a teen with a disability planning to attend college, you will want to hear Dr. Paul Nolting, a national math expert on higher education, disabilities, and math. Dr. Nolting discusses the major differences and trends that he sees today between the math a student takes in high school and math in college, and why so many students (50%) fail math once they get to college.  Dr. Nolting not only talks about the struggles students have, but he offers helpful suggestions, techniques, and resources for parents and educators working with students. Academic Success Press with Dr. Nolting's Winning at Math and Mathematics and Disability Handbook Academic Success website for all Dr. Nolting's resourcesReach out to p.nolting.phd@gmail.com for his free list of apps Free brief ebook Insights from a College Disability Specialist from Mickie Teaches.Limited Time Sale on my course College & Disabilities: 9 Changes from High School Every Parent Should Know 

Since college is no longer under K-12 IDEA rules, and now follows ADA and FERPA laws, many changes will occur.  Today's episode gives you a quick list of  10 basic changes you should expect at college.  You will find changes with regards to discipline, reaching out to parents, and providing accommodations.  You will learn what Disability Services does and does NOT do about classroom attendance, behavior problems, assignments, IEPs. modifications, and tutoring.  Free ebook: Insights from a Disability Specialist by Mickie HayesCollege and Disabilities: 9 Changes from High School Every Parent Should Know - A course by Mickie Hayes

Is your teen with a disability really ready to head to college?  Has the work your child did in high school enough?  Are you confident in their ability to handle college on their own?  If you have concerns about your child with a disability heading to college, then listen to Cathi Allen's suggestions about the best ways to frontload or prepare for college.  Cathi discusses the importance for students with disabilities to spend their high school adequately preparing and practicing the skills they will need in college.  She also shares some technology suggestions that every student should know.  Inclusive Higher Education Certificate ProgramTransitioning from Special Education to Higher Education Free ebook by Cathi Allen Otter.aiOne Note Immersive Readercathi@ihecp.orgInsights From a Disability Specialist Free ebook by Mickie Hayes

 Universal Design for Learning is a framework for designing course instruction, materials and assessment that offers all learners equal opportunities to learn without adaptation or retrofitting.  Today's episode gives parents and educators information about the origins of UDL, along with a basic understanding of the three learning networks of UDL.  You will learn why UDL is especially important for students with disabilities, and how the concepts of UDL can apply to any student at any age.  You will be able to access a free module explaining the concepts of UDL and sharing UDL methods, materials, and assessments. Center for Applied Special Technology cast.org Free downloadable UDL Guidelines Graphic Organizer  from CastFree UDL module with resourcesFree Ebook, “Insights from a Disability Specialist: 9 Critical College Concerns

Did you know that a student with a disability can ask for a "reduced course load" accommodation, but still get the benefits that come with being a full-time student? For many students with disabilities, heading to college comes with an enormous fear of failing, fear that they can never be successful at college.  In today's episode, I share several tips and strategies that your child can try to help ease some of the challenges of adjusting to college life.  NCR carbonless paper can be purchased on AmazonFree ebook, Insights from a Disability SpecialistCOLLEGE & DISABILITIES: 9 Changes from High School Every Parent Should Know - a course for parents with students with disabilities heading to college.Episode 22: Jimmy Shares his LD Story 

Do you know someone who struggles to memorize information, who struggles to pass tests?  If so, then this is the episode for you!!  You will learn how to easily memorize information using a mash up of a Google Doc checklist and the Mote Audio recording app!  Using these 2 resources together can take the struggle out of learning new information for tests, regardless of the material. You can also get a free sample handout of how I used Mote to share the definition of 17 different study tips!Mote  Recording AppGoogle Docs Check Please! Free handout of 17 study tips using MoteFree ebook: Insights from a Disability SpecialistCOLLEGE & DISABILITIES: 9 Changes from High School Every Parent Should Know

Teaching students with disabilities how to determine their own future path is critical, and today's podcast provides two FREE exceptional resources to teach self-determination.  First you will hear about Dr. Michael Wehmeyer's The Arc's Self-Determination Scale, Adolescent Version and the accompanying 152 page The Arc's Self-Determination Scale: Procedural Guidelines  written by Dr. Wehmeyer.  The second resource in from the UAA Center for Human Development at the University of Alaska Anchorage, and it is a 96 page document with 13 complete lesson plans with usable resources. Both are excellent resources for teaching self-determination to students with disabilities. Free The Arc's Self-Determination Scale, Adolescent VersionFree The Arc's Self-Determination Scale: Procedural GuidelinesFree Ebook, “Insights from a Disability Specialist: 9 Critical College ConcernsProject 10 Information on Self- Advocacy and Self-Determination

As high school and college students with disabilities enter into 2022, many are looking to uncertain futures for various reasons, including the ways the pandemic has impacted health, employment, and life skills. Today's episode talks about setting goals, and how parents and teachers can help students determine goals that are not only SMART Goals, but are also realistic, flexible, and sustainable.   We also look at the STAR Person Centered Planning process that is a  useful tool to help students and families plan viable long term goals. FREE STAR Person Centered Planning ProcessFREE Ebook: Insights From a Disability Specialist

Students with disabilities often struggle to adjust to the rigors of college, and consequently experience stress, anxiety, depression and all manner of related issues. One factor that can contribute to this problem is the surprise and lack of preparation parents and students alike experience when the accommodation process switches from a success model in K-12 to an Equal Access model in college.  Today's podcast clarifies those different models and how parents and students can be ready for those changes. How Colleges Can Prepare for Students with AutismSpectrum News on Autism FREE Chapter 2  link for the Americans with Disabilities ActHOLIDAY SALE for College & Disabilities: 9 Changes from High School Every Parent Should Know