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College Support Fit: When Support Helps – and When It Hinders Growth
College support fit matters more than philosophy, intention, or branding—because support only helps when it matches a student’s readiness. Support can accelerate growth. It can also hinder it when misaligned. When College Support Fit Is Right College support fit works best when: When…
PBS-Wisconsin & Mansfield Hall
We are so pleased that PBS-Wisconsin’s show, Here and Now, chose to feature Mansfield Hall. Aired on Friday, May 22nd, this piece explores Mansfield Hall-Madison’s role of supporting neurodivergent students in college: A Better College Life for Neurodivergent Students in…
Structure in College: Why More Structure Can Lead to More Growth
Structure in college is often misunderstood as limiting independence, when for many students it’s what makes independence possible. College assumes students can manage freedom immediately. For some, that works. For others, structure in college accelerates development rather than slowing it down. Why Structure in College Supports…
Self-Advocacy in College: Why “Just Communicate Your Needs” Isn’t Enough
Self-advocacy in college is often treated as a prerequisite, when in reality it’s a complex skill many students are still developing. To succeed at self-advocacy in college, students must notice problems early, identify solutions, decide who to approach, communicate clearly, follow up consistently, and…
College Exhaustion: Why College Can Feel More Draining Than a 9–5
College exhaustion often surprises families, especially when students are studying subjects they enjoy and appear to have more flexible schedules than a traditional job. From the outside, college can look easier than a 9–5. Fewer hours in class. More autonomy. Fewer…
Time Blindness in College: Why It Becomes a Problem So Fast
Time blindness in college often becomes a serious challenge far more quickly than families expect – not because students stop caring, but because college removes the structures that once made time visible and manageable. In high school, time is reinforced…
Executive Functioning: Why It Matters and How Mansfield Hall Helps Students Thrive
Executive Functioning is one of the most important skill sets young adults need to thrive academically, socially, and personally — and Executive Functioning is at the heart of what Mansfield Hall supports every day. For many students, especially those with…
Self-Monitoring, Self-Advocacy, and Applied Executive Functioning in the Transition to College
Learn how self-monitoring, self-advocacy, and applied executive functioning help neurodiverse students succeed during the transition to college. Mansfield Hall supports students through every step of this journey. The Transition to College for Neurodiverse Students The transition to college is a…
The Importance of Community and Social Engagement in College Support for Neurodiverse Students
When families explore college support options for their neurodiverse students, they often focus on academic accommodations and tutoring. While these are essential, research and lived experience both show that college support must also include opportunities for authentic community building and…
Why Summer Bridge Programs for Students with Learning Differences Make All the Difference
Summer bridge programs for students with learning differences play such a critical role in easing that transition and building a foundation for long-term success. The transition from high school to college is a major milestone, but for students with learning…
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Obsessed with a crafty queen! Aven and life skills coach Juneau working on her Halloween costume 🎃👻.
PS. Burlington students, be sure to check out sewing club!
Sometimes a 5K is called a fun run- can confirm that much fun was had by all! 🏃
We`re doing our best to soak up these last fall days- it was well worth the effort this hike took!
There’s some fascinating research coming out surrounding the possible links between neurodivergence, hyper mobility, and regulation right now.
The overall conversation is surrounding the idea that neurodivergent folks are 4 times more likely to have generalized hypermoblity- a connective tissue disorder where the ligaments in the body are looser and thusly have to effort extra hard to hold everything in the body together. This additional effort the body has to exert daily to keep everything in order may be linked to a host of things, all pointing to the idea that these folks systems are working overtime to keep regulated.
Exercise, especially strength training can help ease this strain on the body by strengthening the muscles around the ligaments, which can help ease the job of those ligaments with consistent training over time.
Mansfield Hall offers students the opportunity to join in for two structured workouts a week focused on upper and lower body as well as core stability for this reason!
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You could say this event was a smashing success!
Eugene students enjoyed pumpkin launching over the weekend. 🎃
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