Tag: Learning Disabilities

Is There a “Best” College for Students with a Certain Learning Disability, Dyslexia, or ADHD?

The learning disabilities consultant, Elizabeth C. Hamblet tackles the question,  “Is there a “Best” college for students with a certain disability, dyslexia, or ADHD?”  Questions Hamblet tackles include:

  • What Makes a College a Good Fit for Each Student?
  •  What to Know About “Best Colleges” Lists?
  • Researching Accommodations and;
  • When to Consider a Fee-Based Program or Specialized College

The full post is at https://ldadvisory.com/best-college-for-students-with-learning-disability-dyslexia-or-adhd/

Note:  In the post, Hamblet does briefly promote her book,”Seven Steps to College Success: A Pathway for Students with Disabilities.”

Why You Should Register For Disability Accommodations at College

Research shows that use of accommodations is one of the factors correlated with success at college for students with disabilities. Research also shows the numerous reasons students don’t register with disability service offices.  To address this, in a recent blog post,learning specialist, Elizabeth  Hamlet  encourages students with learning disabilities or ADHD to register for accommodations with their schools disability services office even if they don’t think they will need them.  She encourages students to consider how accommodations might help them and keep an open mind.

The complete post is at: Why You Should Register For Disability Accommodations at College. (https://www.ldadvisory.com/register-disability-accommodations-college/)

A PDF of the information is available at  https://www.ldadvisory.com/wp-content/uploads/Why-You-Should-Register-for-Disability-Accommodations-at-College.pdf

Elizabeth Hamblet is a consultant, speaker and a learning specialist at Columbia University, where she helps students with time management, organization, reading, and study skills.

Planning and Time Management Tools and Advice for College Students

Elizabeth Hamblet has many years of working with college students.  She has specialized in working students with learning disabilities and ADHD.  However, her tips and strategies are relevant for all kinds of learners.

Hamblet has tips for time management, effective reading, weekly goal setting, getting a good start to the semester, and more.

Visit “Planning and Time Management Tools and Advice for College Students” (https://www.ldadvisory.com/college_students/) to discover Hamblet’s tips.