Students with Learning Differences

M*Power has the expertise to support your family through the university search and application process through the lens of a student that learns differently, has Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is on the Asperger’s spectrum or suffers from psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression. These conditions are much more common than most families realize.

Many universities have robust support services for students with these challenges to help them be successful through their university career and beyond. In the US, the Americans With Disabilities Act requires universities to provide personalized accommodations to students with documented challenges. Of course, some schools provide more support than others and we can help you discern which university may be best for your student.

To help a student and family make a Best Fit decision, we will work with you to:

  • Review of all of the student’s reports, plans, and testing documentation to fully understand the student’s history and diagnosis
  • Determine which accommodations have been helpful in the past (or not) and plan what accommodations will be requested at university
  • Research services and documentation requirements at universities the student is interested in based on traditional search criteria
  • Add additional universities with strong support services to your list, if needed
  • Provide you with templates to help you assess the different services at each university and gather the necessary information you need to make an informed decision
  • Assist students and families in evaluating admission options when making final acceptance decisions
  • Reviewstudent’s documentation to make sure the student can articulate her/his learning issues and accommodation needs, which will be expected when requesting accommodations at university;
  • You will leave with a list of suggested accommodations to request and, where indicated, a list of skills to develop and technological aids to consider

Sending a child away to university can be very stressful for parents, and often more so when children have additional challenges. Working with an experienced professional will help ease parents’ concernsknowing that these challenges are being addressed up front. Additionally, being connected with the support team at the university as well as having a full understanding of the breadth of services available for your child to succeed, often makes parents feel more comfortable when their children leave home.

Note: The LD Student Package may only be purchased in conjunction with a university counseling package.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

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