Neurodiverse Learners
It's important to understand how you learn. Public schools K-12 legally need to accommodate all types of learners. Those with diagnosed and documented disabilities may get extra support or accommodations and be on a 504 Plan or IEP.
Students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Discorders need to advocate for themselves in college. Support resources are available, but the student has to take the initiative to seek them out.
If you have a learning difference talk with your college counselor about whether or not you will disclose the difference during the college application process, or after you have been accepted to a given school.
Learning Difference Resources
Programs that Combine College and Support for
Independent Living
PsychoEducational Testing in Portland, Oregon
Face-to-Face Support in Portland, Oregon
Students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Discorders need to advocate for themselves in college. Support resources are available, but the student has to take the initiative to seek them out.
If you have a learning difference talk with your college counselor about whether or not you will disclose the difference during the college application process, or after you have been accepted to a given school.
Learning Difference Resources
- K & W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities from the Princeton Review
- Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities or AD/HD from Petersons
- Self-Advocacy for College Students from LD online
- Tips for College-Bound High School Students with Diagnosed Learning Disabilities
- Going to College: a resource for teens with disabilities
- National Center for Learning Disabilities: post-high-school options
- BookShare: accessible books and periodicals for students with print disabilities
- Huffington Post photo journal of Colleges with the Best Learning Disability Programs
- Listing of scholarships for students with learning disabilities
Programs that Combine College and Support for
Independent Living
- The College Internship Program (CIP) is available in Amherst, New York; Long Beach, California; Berkeley, California; Lee, Massachusetts; Melbourne, Florida; and Bloomington, Indiana
- The College Living Experience (CLE) is available in Austin, Texas; Costa Mesa, California; Denver, Colorado; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Monterey, California; and Washington DC
- Focus Collegiate has a virtual support program available at the college of your choice
PsychoEducational Testing in Portland, Oregon
Face-to-Face Support in Portland, Oregon
- Organizational Challenges, Executive Function Disorder: Deborah Barany
- Karen Rodriguez, Bright Minds Coaching