Here are four smart strategies to make your student’s college transition easier. These four strategies aren’t talked about enough—but they work. Let’s explore what they are and how they can help your student thrive. Don’t Forget:Make sure to grab your free checklist and the book to get the most out of this 12-week series. These tools will help your student feel prepared, confident, and ready to advocate for themselves in college. Download the free <a class="" href= "https://accessing-college.myflodesk.com/collegeaccommodationschecklist" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-start="1327" data-end= "1364">College Accommodations Checklist</a> Grab the book<a href="https://a.co/d/0EqBwXC"> Self-Advocacy for Higher Education</a> to help your student speak up with confidence.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Here are four smart strategies to make your student’s college transition easier. These four strategies aren’t talked about enough—but they work. Let’s explore what they are and how they can help your student thrive.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1409" data-end="1436"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1409" data-end="1436"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2197" data-end="2217"&gt;Don’t Forget:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="2217" data-end= "2220" /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Make sure to grab your free checklist and the book to get the most out of this 12-week series. These tools will help your student feel prepared, confident, and ready to advocate for themselves in college.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Download the free &lt;a class="" href= "https://accessing-college.myflodesk.com/collegeaccommodationschecklist" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-start="1327" data-end= "1364"&gt;College Accommodations Checklist&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br data-start="1364" data-end="1367" /&gt; Grab the book&lt;a href="https://a.co/d/0EqBwXC"&gt; &lt;em data-start= "1385" data-end="1421"&gt;Self-Advocacy for Higher Education&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to help your student speak up with confidence.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Here are four smart strategies to make your student’s college transition easier. These four strategies aren’t talked about enough—but they work. Let’s explore what they are and how they can help your student thrive. Don’t Forget:Make sure to...

Ep 140 4 Underused Strategies for a Better College Transition

College transition tips for students with disabilities—learn how stress, sleep, structure, and time use impact freshman year success. A strong start to college can make all the difference. This week’s episode highlights five truths every freshman should know—from time management to mindset shifts—to build strong habits from day one. Topics Discussed: <ul data-start="393" data-end="738"> <li data-start="393" data-end="503"> Why college structure is misleading & how to build a routine (first-year college success, time management) </li> <li data-start="504" data-end="611"> How academic stress and mental health issues can derail progress (academic stress, hidden disabilities) </li> <li data-start="612" data-end="738"> Why sleep is essential for memory, wellness, and managing ADHD or anxiety (sleep and mental health, college freshman advice) </li> </ul> Don’t Forget:Make sure to grab your free checklist and the book to get the most out of this 12-week series. These tools will help your student feel prepared, confident, and ready to advocate for themselves in college. Download the free <a class="" href= "https://accessing-college.myflodesk.com/collegeaccommodationschecklist" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-start="1327" data-end= "1364">College Accommodations Checklist</a> Grab the book<a href="https://a.co/d/0EqBwXC"> Self-Advocacy for Higher Education</a> to help your student speak up with confidence.

<description>&lt;p data-start="182" data-end="362"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="225" data-end="283"&gt;College transition tips for students with disabilities&lt;/strong&gt;—learn how stress, sleep, structure, and time use impact freshman year success. A strong start to college can make all the difference. This week’s episode highlights five truths every freshman should know—from time management to mindset shifts—to build strong habits from day one.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="369" data-end="392"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="369" data-end="390"&gt;Topics Discussed:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start="393" data-end="738"&gt; &lt;li data-start="393" data-end="503"&gt; &lt;p data-start="395" data-end="503"&gt;Why college structure is misleading &amp; how to build a routine (first-year college success, time management)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="504" data-end="611"&gt; &lt;p data-start="506" data-end="611"&gt;How academic stress and mental health issues can derail progress (academic stress, hidden disabilities)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="612" data-end="738"&gt; &lt;p data-start="614" data-end="738"&gt;Why sleep is essential for memory, wellness, and managing ADHD or anxiety (sleep and mental health, college freshman advice)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start="1409" data-end="1436"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1409" data-end="1436"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2197" data-end="2217"&gt;Don’t Forget:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="2217" data-end= "2220" /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Make sure to grab your free checklist and the book to get the most out of this 12-week series. These tools will help your student feel prepared, confident, and ready to advocate for themselves in college.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Download the free &lt;a class="" href= "https://accessing-college.myflodesk.com/collegeaccommodationschecklist" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-start="1327" data-end= "1364"&gt;College Accommodations Checklist&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br data-start="1364" data-end="1367" /&gt; Grab the book&lt;a href="https://a.co/d/0EqBwXC"&gt; &lt;em data-start= "1385" data-end="1421"&gt;Self-Advocacy for Higher Education&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to help your student speak up with confidence.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

College transition tips for students with disabilities—learn how stress, sleep, structure, and time use impact freshman year success. A strong start to college can make all the difference. This week’s episode highlights five truths every freshman...

Ep 139 5 Realities of The First College Semester

This is week 8 and the first semester is not that far off. Today’s episode is all about first semester student responsibilities. What’s really expected of college students during their first semester? Students often don’t realize how different college is from high school. From managing schedules to staying on top of assignments, this episode outlines key responsibilities your student needs to understand before stepping on campus. I break down the key responsibilities they’ll face—and how to help them step up.  Don’t Forget:Make sure to grab your free checklist and the book to get the most out of this 12-week series. These tools will help your student feel prepared, confident, and ready to advocate for themselves in college. Download the free <a class="" href= "https://accessing-college.myflodesk.com/collegeaccommodationschecklist" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-start="1327" data-end= "1364">College Accommodations Checklist</a> Grab the book <a href="https://a.co/d/0EqBwXC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Self-Advocacy for Higher Education</a> to help your student speak up with confidence.

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;This is week 8 and the first semester is not that far off. Today’s episode is all about first semester student responsibilities. What’s really expected of college students during their first semester? Students often don’t realize how different college is from high school. From managing schedules to staying on top of assignments, this episode outlines key responsibilities your student needs to understand before stepping on campus.&lt;strong id= "docs-internal-guid-f784a586-7fff-700f-3055-26503ab273d7"&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; I break down the key responsibilities they’ll face—and how to help them step up. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1409" data-end="1436"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1409" data-end="1436"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2197" data-end="2217"&gt;Don’t Forget:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="2217" data-end= "2220" /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Make sure to grab your free checklist and the book to get the most out of this 12-week series. These tools will help your student feel prepared, confident, and ready to advocate for themselves in college.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Download the free &lt;a class="" href= "https://accessing-college.myflodesk.com/collegeaccommodationschecklist" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-start="1327" data-end= "1364"&gt;College Accommodations Checklist&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br data-start="1364" data-end="1367" /&gt; Grab the book &lt;a href="https://a.co/d/0EqBwXC" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;em data-start="1385" data-end="1421"&gt;Self-Advocacy for Higher Education&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to help your student speak up with confidence.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This is week 8 and the first semester is not that far off. Today’s episode is all about first semester student responsibilities. What’s really expected of college students during their first semester? Students often don’t realize how different...

Ep 138 Important First Semester Responsibilities

It’s not always easy to talk about tough topics—but it’s necessary. I outline six must-have conversations to help your student prepare for the realities of college life. Don’t Forget:Make sure to grab your free checklist and the book to get the most out of this 12-week series. These tools will help your student feel prepared, confident, and ready to advocate for themselves in college. Download the free <a class="" href= "https://accessing-college.myflodesk.com/collegeaccommodationschecklist" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-start="1327" data-end= "1364">College Accommodations Checklist</a> Grab the book <a href="https://a.co/d/0EqBwXC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Self-Advocacy for Higher Education</a> to help your student speak up with confidence.

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;It’s not always easy to talk about tough topics—but it’s necessary. I outline six must-have conversations to help your student prepare for the realities of college life.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1409" data-end="1436"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1409" data-end="1436"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2197" data-end="2217"&gt;Don’t Forget:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="2217" data-end= "2220" /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Make sure to grab your free checklist and the book to get the most out of this 12-week series. These tools will help your student feel prepared, confident, and ready to advocate for themselves in college.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Download the free &lt;a class="" href= "https://accessing-college.myflodesk.com/collegeaccommodationschecklist" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-start="1327" data-end= "1364"&gt;College Accommodations Checklist&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br data-start="1364" data-end="1367" /&gt; Grab the book &lt;a href="https://a.co/d/0EqBwXC" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;em data-start="1385" data-end="1421"&gt;Self-Advocacy for Higher Education&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to help your student speak up with confidence.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="2197" data-end="2432"&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

It’s not always easy to talk about tough topics—but it’s necessary. I outline six must-have conversations to help your student prepare for the realities of college life. Don’t Forget:Make sure to grab your free checklist and the book to get...

Ep 137 6 Conversations to Have With Your College-bound Student

Welcome to Week 6 of our 12-Week Summer College Transition Series! In this episode of After the IEP, I get personal and honest about what I wish I had done differently during my own son's college journey. If you're a parent of a student with an IEP, 504 Plan, ADHD, learning disability, or mental health need, this episode is your chance to learn from my missteps—so you can help your student transition to college with fewer regrets and more confidence. We cover 5 key mistakes I made as a parent, including: <ul data-start="748" data-end="1037"> <li data-start="748" data-end="809"> Failing to prepare my son for the reality of college life </li> <li data-start="810" data-end="865"> Underestimating the role of mistakes and resilience </li> <li data-start="866" data-end="917"> Fearing failure and trying too hard to prevent it </li> <li data-start="918" data-end="976"> Not emphasizing the importance of using accommodations </li> <li data-start="977" data-end="1037"> Overlooking how valuable personal growth and mindset are </li> </ul> 🎧 Plus, I share episodes that dive deeper into each topic and actionable insights you can use right now. This Episode Is Perfect For: <ul data-start="1187" data-end="1402"> <li data-start="1187" data-end="1240"> Parents of college-bound students with disabilities </li> <li data-start="1241" data-end="1312"> Special education teachers and counselors supporting transition plans </li> <li data-start="1313" data-end="1402"> Families wondering if they’re doing enough to prepare their teen for the college leap </li> </ul> Don’t Forget:Make sure to grab your free checklist and the book to get the most out of this 12-week series. These tools will help your student feel prepared, confident, and ready to advocate for themselves in college. ✔️ Download the free <a class="" href= "https://accessing-college.myflodesk.com/collegeaccommodationschecklist" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-start="1327" data-end= "1364">College Accommodations Checklist</a> ✔️ Grab the book <a href="https://a.co/d/0EqBwXC" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Self-Advocacy for Higher Education</a> to help your student speak up with confidence.

<description>&lt;p data-start="224" data-end="436"&gt;Welcome to &lt;strong data-start="235" data-end="245"&gt;Week 6&lt;/strong&gt; of our &lt;em data-start="253" data-end="295"&gt;12-Week Summer College Transition Series&lt;/em&gt;! In this episode of &lt;em data-start="316" data-end="331"&gt;After the IEP&lt;/em&gt;, I get personal and honest about what I wish I had done differently during my own son's college journey.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="438" data-end="691"&gt;If you're a parent of a student with an &lt;strong data-start="478" data-end="545"&gt;IEP, 504 Plan, ADHD, learning disability, or mental health need&lt;/strong&gt;, this episode is your chance to learn from my missteps—so you can help your student transition to college with fewer regrets and more confidence.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="693" data-end="747"&gt;We cover 5 key mistakes I made as a parent, including:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start="748" data-end="1037"&gt; &lt;li data-start="748" data-end="809"&gt; &lt;p data-start="750" data-end="809"&gt;Failing to prepare my son for the &lt;em data-start="784" data-end="809"&gt;reality of college life&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="810" data-end="865"&gt; &lt;p data-start="812" data-end="865"&gt;Underestimating the role of &lt;em data-start="840" data-end="865"&gt;mistakes and resilience&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="866" data-end="917"&gt; &lt;p data-start="868" data-end="917"&gt;Fearing failure and trying too hard to prevent it&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="918" data-end="976"&gt; &lt;p data-start="920" data-end="976"&gt;Not emphasizing the importance of &lt;em data-start="954" data-end="976"&gt;using accommodations&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="977" data-end="1037"&gt; &lt;p data-start="979" data-end="1037"&gt;Overlooking how valuable &lt;em data-start="1004" data-end="1021"&gt;personal growth&lt;/em&gt; and mindset are&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start="1039" data-end="1144"&gt;🎧 Plus, I share episodes that dive deeper into each topic and actionable insights you can use right now.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1151" data-end="1186"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1151" data-end="1186"&gt;This Episode Is Perfect For:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start="1187" data-end="1402"&gt; &lt;li data-start="1187" data-end="1240"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1189" data-end="1240"&gt;Parents of college-bound students with disabilities&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="1241" data-end="1312"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1243" data-end="1312"&gt;Special education teachers and counselors supporting transition plans&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="1313" data-end="1402"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1315" data-end="1402"&gt;Families wondering if they’re doing &lt;em data-start="1351" data-end="1359"&gt;enough&lt;/em&gt; to prepare their teen for the college leap&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start="1409" data-end="1436"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1409" data-end="1436"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2197" data-end="2217"&gt;Don’t Forget:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="2217" data-end= "2220" /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Make sure to grab your free checklist and the book to get the most out of this 12-week series. These tools will help your student feel prepared, confident, and ready to advocate for themselves in college.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;✔️ Download the free &lt;a class="" href= "https://accessing-college.myflodesk.com/collegeaccommodationschecklist" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-start="1327" data-end= "1364"&gt;College Accommodations Checklist&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br data-start="1364" data-end="1367" /&gt; ✔️ Grab the book &lt;a href="https://a.co/d/0EqBwXC" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;em data-start="1385" data-end= "1421"&gt;Self-Advocacy for Higher Education&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to help your student speak up with confidence.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="2197" data-end="2432"&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Welcome to Week 6 of our 12-Week Summer College Transition Series! In this episode of After the IEP, I get personal and honest about what I wish I had done differently during my own son's college journey. If you're a parent of a student with an...

Ep 136 5 Mistakes I Made During My Child’s College Transition (So You Don’t Have To)

Discover the secrets to college transition, disability accommodations, and academic success for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and mental health conditions. Join Dan Jordan, a current therapist at a university and former accessibility coordinator for over a decade, as he provides weekly insider tips and insights to improve your student’s self-advocacy, academic achievement, and personal wellness. Get the essential information you need to navigate the college journey from start to finish. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out!

After the IEP: College Transition and Success Tips for Parents of Students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Healt

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