Jake Weld
Best Majors for Students with Learning Disabilities: Tips for Choosing Your Major
Choosing a college major can be an exciting but daunting task. There are many options to choose from, and it can be hard to know where to begin. However, with a bit of research and some reflection, it is possible…
8 Life Skills for Young Adults with Disabilities: What Your Child Needs to Know for College
Going to college is a big step for any young adult, but it can be especially daunting for those with learning disabilities. One of the most important things you can do as a parent is help your child develop the…
How to Make Friends in College When You Experience Social Anxiety
If you’ve found yourself questioning, “How do college students with social anxiety make friends?” you’re in the right place. Making friends in college with social anxiety might feel overwhelming at first, but you’re not alone. Many students struggle with how…
How to Support Your Child Going to College with Autism
College is attainable for students with high-functioning autism. However, sending your child to college can be nerve-wracking, especially if they have a learning disability. Fortunately, there are several ways you can prepare your child and help them thrive in the…
ADHD Tips for Students Heading to College: How to Succeed with ADHD
Succeeding in college with ADHD is possible. Whether people with ADHD do well in college or struggle in college depends on how they prepare for the changes and challenges that come with college life. Keep reading to learn how to…
How to Prepare Your Child for College When They Have Learning Challenges
Preparing your child for college can be nerve-racking. This is even more true when your child has learning challenges that impact their social and emotional experiences. Whether they’re staying close to home or you want to know how to prepare…
5 Key Differences Between High School and College & How to Prepare When You Have Learning Difficulties
There’s a lot to think about when transitioning from high school to college. It can be exciting and a little bit scary at the same time. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Keep reading to learn the main differences between…
College After Covid – 6 Things To Consider When Returning to In-Person Learning
Many college students will be entering a classroom for online learning for the first time since March of 2020. This includes students who finished their senior year of high school online due to the pandemic, as well as students who…
Finding Success in College for Students with NLD, Asperger’s, and ASD
Much has been written about NLD (Nonverbal Learning Disorder, also referred to as NVLD), Asperger’s Syndrome (aka Aspgers), and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). In fact, these diagnoses have been on shifting grounds for decades, and even have some overlapping similarities…
All College Support Models Are Not Created Equally
At Mansfield Hall we are firmly committed to advancing the cause of inclusion on college campuses, and to broadening both access and success for students with aspergers, autism, and other learning disabilities. We know that college can be a great…
Feeling overwhelmed in college- but not sure why? you’re not alone.
The key isn’t just “pushing through”, it’s learning to recognize what’s happening before you hit that wall, and having systems to reset.
That might look like:
• stepping outside for a walk
• box breathing between classes
• putting on a guided meditation
• reaching out to someone you trust
Small supports = big difference over time.
At Mansfield Hall, we help students build the awareness and tools to regulate, recharge, and navigate college in a way that actually works for them.
What’s one thing that helps you reset when you’re overwhelmed?
#CollegeLife #StudentMentalHealth #ExecutiveFunction #StressManagement
Excellent week across the board!
People Ops team member Jo touched down in Madison, receiving a warm welcome with coffee and a trip to see the Capitol building. VP of Program Ops Hayley grounded herself and took in the beauty of the Statehouse. Pancakes were served, and Burlington student Nikhil took the stage to perform with his choir.
A great week to zoom out and back in- and reflect on all the things we have to be grateful for!
#collegesupport #neurodiversity #worklifebalance
College can be energizing… and draining.
If you’ve ever felt socially exhausted, you’re not alone.
Understanding your limits (and what helps you recharge) can make all the difference.
#CollegeStudents #Neurodiversity #StudentWellbeing
Hangin` in there until spring weather kicks in!
This week at Mansfield Hall our Eugene, OR students did some rock climbing, Burlington, VT connections students took an outing to the bowling alley/arcade, while others took a trip to a local sugar house to learn about all things maple syrup. Students in Madison, WI continued their endeavors to learn about all things maintenance...and they make it look fun!
Happy Friday Friends- enjoy the weekend.
Mansfield Hall had the joy of hosting some professionals at our Madison, WI location recently, which included a student panel.
One of the questions asked was: What do you like about Mansfield Hall?
The answer: how inclusive it is.
No one gets to choose the brain they have, but we do get to choose the world we create. We choose to accept, celebrate, and work toward a world that’s more inclusive of every brain and the incredible things they can do.
Happy World Autism Awareness Day. We see you, and we celebrate you for all that you are and all that you can be!
❤️MH
#autismawareness #neurodiversity #collegesupport
Sensory overload happens when your brain receives more sensory input than it can comfortably process.
Our nervous systems are constantly taking in information, but when there’s too much coming in (or it’s coming too fast) our systems can become overwhelmed.
We get it, and it can be managed with small, intentional supports like reducing input, creating predictable routines, and building in quiet recovery time.
