Parenting for College Success Archives

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 Can Happen When a Student with ADHD Isn’t Ready for College

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Oct 22, 2025 | College Preparation & Readiness, Parenting for College Success

Introduction Within the general population of high school seniors, there are students who may not be ready to begin college right away but who feel the pressure to conform to the traditional timeline. (Their parents may feel this, too.) When assessing readiness for...

Learning Disabilities and ADHD and College Readiness: Advice from Someone Who Started Too Soon

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Oct 22, 2025 | College Preparation & Readiness, Parenting for College Success

Introduction: Some students may feel unprepared for direct transition to college right after high school but may go anyway because they feel societal pressure to follow the expected timeline. This may be especially true for some students with ADHD, who may be lagging...

The Importance of Transparency in College Preparation for Students with Disabilities

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Sep 10, 2025 | College Preparation & Readiness, Parenting for College Success

Introduction When students with disabilities transition to college, they’ll need self-knowledge in order to register for accommodations, figure out how to study and work effectively, and seek help (when needed). Unfortunately, the research shows that not all students...

College Autism Experts’ Advice for Families on College Preparation

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 1, 2024 | College Preparation & Readiness, Parenting for College Success, Students with Autism

Introduction For students with autism, college life not only involves meeting academic demands, but also handling group living and other kinds of social situations, which may present unique challenges. But with the proper preparation, they can find success! Jane...

Encourage College-Bound Students To Register for Disability Accommodations

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Apr 1, 2023 | Parenting for College Success, Registering for Accommodations

Introduction As I discuss in my book, colleges do offer accommodations to students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other disabilities. As Step 2 of the book explains, the system is different from the K-12 system, and students will have to be active participants...