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:

• Why college structure is misleading & how to build a routine (first-year college success, time management)

• How academic stress and mental health issues can derail progress (academic stress, hidden disabilities)

• Why sleep is essential for memory, wellness, and managing ADHD or anxiety (sleep and mental health, college freshman advice)

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 College Accommodations Checklist
Grab the book Self-Advocacy for Higher Education to help your student speak up with confidence.

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 College Accommodations Checklist
Grab the book Self-Advocacy for Higher Education to help your student speak up with confidence.

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 College Accommodations Checklist
Grab the book Self-Advocacy for Higher Education to help your student speak up with confidence.