Category Life Skills
Five Things to Remember if You Have ADHD in College
Did you know one in six college freshmen have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? A recent study surveyed 16,000 college freshmen worldwide across nine countries and several colleges. The results indicated that around 16 percent of college students have ADHD.…
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…
Six Things to Remember About Making and Keeping Friends in College
College can be an exciting place to learn new things, be exposed to new ideas, and explore academic topics – but it is also a social experience, and making friends in college is definitely one of the best parts of…
Executive Functioning & Embedded College Support Programs For Students With Asperger’s, ASD, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities
A Case For Integrated Case Management Many diverse learners have been well-served by the recent proliferation of on-campus and embedded support programs. They exist in both traditional and specialized colleges, and they provide a wide range of additional supports and…
Coaching Diverse Learners to Success
In the United States Marine Corps (USMC) thirteen week bootcamp, many lessons are imparted to recruits from their drill instructors. One more recent lesson specifically designed by the USMC is to awaken a recruit’s internal locus of control. This is…
Education, Empowerment, and Community: The Women of Mansfield Hall
On Saturday, March 25th, a group of 16 women gathered in the Mansfield Hall cafe in leggings and athletic wear. Donuts from Dunkin, combined with the promise of punching and kicking out some stress or anger, served as adequate motivation…
Goal Setting for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome
Why goal setting takes time. Because it is a risk. Because it means saying out loud (at least to ourselves, but probably to others) that we want to change, grow, and build new skills. This takes courage. This takes hard…
The Art of Building Community at Mansfield Hall
On Tuesdays at Mansfield Hall we gather as a community. Wait, read that last sentence again, because it is a big deal! On Tuesdays at Mansfield Hall we gather as a community. Community is the ground from which all our…
Life Skills Assessment: Charting the Journey to Independence for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome and Other Disabilities
At Mansfield Hall we’re passionate about the idea of destinations. Destinations provide us with a goal or end point. They help clarify what the finish line looks like. They illuminate a pathway; and they allow us to measure our steps…
How Do You Measure Success in the Quest for Independence?
People frequently ask me: How do you know you have achieved success with a young adult? When do you know they are ready to transition to independence?
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.
