Transitioning from High School to College for Students with ADHD

Preparing for the transition to college is more than earning good grades, practicing for the SAT/ACT, and making a college list. College readiness requires competence and independence (focus on progress, not perfection!) in six essential areas: academics, executive functioning, independence, self-determination, social-emotional competence, motivation/resilience.

Objectives:

Identify and understand the three requisite parts of the college process (planning, preparation, and placement).

Learn about the six essential skills for college success: academics, executive functioning, independence, self-determination, social-emotional competence, motivation/resilience.

Ientify what accommodations and services would best support their student and then how to look for colleges offering those specific accommodations and services.

Hear about alternative pathways to post-secondary success.

About the Speakers:

Elizabeth Cooper is an independent educational consultant who guides students with learning differences in college planning, preparation, and placement. Liz has served as Chairperson of the IECA LD/ND Committee and serves annually as faculty for the IECA’s training programs.

Jen Hambleton, MA, is an independent educational consultant who guides students with learning differences in college planning, preparation and placement. Jen recently served as Chairperson of the IECA LD/ND Committee and has planned tours, coordinated webinars and written articles for the association.