Sally Mildren
9 Amazing Stress-Reducing Time Management Apps for Neurodivergent Students
College students with ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other learning disabilities can deeply struggle with time management – but here are 10 stress-reducing time management apps that can support neurodivergent students. Missing deadlines, forgetting assignments and not taking in-depth…
Building Emotional Resilience in College: 3 Powerful Lessons for Neurodivergent Students
In this article, we explore emotional resilience, what it means, why it is important, and specific strategies students and their loved ones can start implementing now to experience a successful future during college and beyond. What is Emotional Resilience? Emotional…
Executive Function: 5 Mind-Blowing Strategies for Neurodiverse College Students
Do you or a loved one struggle with executive function skills? Here are five game-changing strategies to help you succeed in college and life. Executive function skills development is important for all college students but critical for neurodiverse students to…
Time Blindness: 4 College Survival Strategies to Combat It
Time blindness is a common experience that neurodivergent individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can have daily. What is time blindness? And how does it affect people with ADHD and autism? Let’s dive in…
4 Powerful Ways Giving Back Helps Neurodivergent College Students
Neurodivergent college students can struggle a lot in social situations. At Mansfield Hall, we’ve found that with the right support and opportunities – giving back or community service can be an incredible way to improve one’s health, boost self-esteem, empower inclusion…
Organizational Skills for College Students with Neurodiversity
To develop organizational skills for college students with neurodiversity, parents and educational institutions must work together to provide the right support system. Why? Because teenagers and young adults with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning challenges can struggle more than…
Developing Independent Living Skills in College with Neurodiversity
Independent Living Skills in College – Cooking, Cleaning, Budgeting, Shopping, etc. For parents, sending your child off to college can make you feel a mixture of emotions. Feelings of fear mingled with excitement and apprehension are completely normal. However, if…
Breaking Down the Stigma of Having Autism in College
With the right support, having autism in college can be an incredible experience. Here's how we help students with autism succeed.
ADHD Management in College: Unlocking Academic Success
How Structure and Coaching Benefit College Students Needing ADHD Management Tools Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of students worldwide. It can make traditional learning environments challenging, but with the right strategies in place,…
Developing Executive Functioning Skills in College
How Mansfield Hall Academic Coaches Can Help Create a Blueprint for Success for Students with Neurodiversity Needing Support to Develop Executive Functioning Skills. College life is a thrilling and transformative experience. It offers a unique opportunity for personal growth, intellectual…
Another week in the books!
Highlights from this week include:
- Fire pit fun with s’mores galore in Madison
- The Great Corn maze the Burlington
- And a sharpening of skills in the Kitchen across both
“I want to learn how to cook some simple meals so that I can be more independent.”
We`re so lucky to have an incredible team of staff across our three locations, and we want to highlight them!
Starting with Naomi, one of our Madison based Academic Directors.
October is ADHD Awareness Month- let`s talk about it.
ADHD isn’t just about being “hyperactive” or “distracted” - it’s about how the brain manages attention, motivation, and regulation.
At Mansfield Hall, we help students understand their own unique ADHD profiles and develop personalized strategies for success! #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdsupport #adhdcoach #neurodivergent #neurodivergentcommunity
Due to an unfortunate drought that Vermont has been experiencing this summer, Lake Champlain is down to levels we haven’t seen since 1934.
It’s not all bad news though! Because of this we were able to Law Island- usually only accessible by kayak, it was a great adventure 🚣♂️
Still reminiscing about last weekend 🍎.
Our Burlington campus had the pleasure of welcoming families for parents weekend- a time for parents to visit with their students, see what they’ve been up to, and spend some quality time together.
We were lucky to have a perfect fall weekend which included apple picking at Shelburne Orchards.
Parents, it was a pleasure to have you!
Friday recap incoming!
Our Eugene students have been busy soaking up the gorgeous weather with a hike up Skinners Butte and a trip to the Natural History Museum.
Madison students had themselves a milkshake party in amongst classes, homework, and everything else.
Burlington students are kicking off parents weekend this morning- more to come!
Students, what are you looking forward to this weekend?
