Elizabeth Hamblet, Author at LD Advisory

Don’t Make Assumptions From Online College Accommodation Lists for LD and ADHD

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Nov 20, 2025 | College accommodations

Introduction “My student’s college rejected his request for a memory aid for exams, but I saw online that a memory aid is an appropriate aid for dyslexia.” A parent sent me the above message. Their student had been using a memory aid for tests in high school, and when...

What You Need to Know About College Disability Accommodations

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Oct 22, 2025 | College accommodations, College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information

Introduction One of the things students with disabilities and their families wonder is what accommodations are commonly approved at college, and which aren’t, and how students get access to them. They may hear things from others, such as that private colleges...

Preparing Students with Mental Health Disabilities for Successful College Transition

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Oct 22, 2025 | College Preparation & Readiness, Parenting for College Success, Students with Psychological Disabilities

Introduction Students with mental health disabilities may be academically prepared for college, but they also need to be ready to function independently and meet behavioral and attendance standards. When I was developing my book, I interviewed Laura Di Galbo, an...

What Makes Students with Disabilities Successful at College

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Oct 22, 2025 | College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information, College Preparation & Readiness, Strategies for College Success

Introduction While the increased academic demands at college affect all students making the transition to that environment, the demands may have even more of an impact on students with disabilities. So how can they find success there? When I wrote my book, I...

Kathleen Nadeau, ADHD Expert, on College Search Considerations

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Oct 22, 2025 | College Preparation & Readiness, College Search Advice

Introduction The unstructured college environment is a challenge for most students, and for those with ADHD, that lack of structure can be even more of an issue. Students with ADHD can be successful at college, but it can be helpful to know what to expect and plan...

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