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Let’s Aim for the Right Target: Interdependence vs. Independence
From an early age we repeatedly tell children and adolescents that we are preparing them for “independence” and that their future success depends on this independence. This constant focus on independence is well-intentioned and encourages some valuable growth and development…
How Does Autism Affect Students in College?
Making the decision to go away to college is an exciting opportunity, and it provides students with the opportunity to be exposed to new ideas and perspectives, new people, and new chances to grow as an independent young adult. As…
How has Mansfield Hall adapted to COVID?
It is a year full of firsts in post-secondary education. For many universities, it is the first time that dining halls have been empty. It is the first time students find themselves unable to mingle in large groups. It is…
Asperger’s Syndrome And College Can Definitely Go Together!
If you ask a roomful of college graduates the most important thing they learned in college, generally, not one person in the room talks about what they learned in the classroom. You get a lot of responsibility, passion, love, working…
College Success Can Not Be Faked
A supported start in an authentic college experience provides real rewards...
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…
Accessing College Courses For Students With ASD And ADHD
Not Admitted? Not a Problem! Non-matriculated courses provide an alternate start to college. Mansfield Hall students have the option of starting courses at local colleges as either matriculated or non-matriculated students. This variety of starting points provides students multiple ways…
Mansfield Hall’s Winter Excursion: Trip Report
By Bryan WilkinsonDirector of Student Life, Burlington, VT January 3rd – 8pm Everyone has successfully rendezvoused at the hotel in Fort Myers after flying in from various locations across the country. Our group size is five students, two Mansfield Hall…
Succeeding in College with Asperger’s Syndrome
Succeeding in college with Asperger’s Syndrome can be challenging given the novel set of social norms, expectations, and hidden rules. Learning, but more importantly, understanding this complicated web of expectations can be a challenging goal for students with Asperger’s Syndrome.…
Transitional College Programs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Reality check: no one is going to wake you up in college. In fact, your parents are likely at home sipping Bloody Marys discussing how nice it is to have turned your room into the guest room and how relaxing…
Staff Spotlight Alert 🚨
Today we`re highlighting our incredible Eugene based chef- Samantha!
Eugene team, what`s your favorite meal Sam makes?
We’re honored to be featured on PBS Wisconsin’s Here & Now highlighting how Mansfield Hall supports neurodivergent college students in building independence, community, and success.
Enjoy some behind the scenes pictures from that day and head over to our blog to read more and watch the feature!
The semester is over, the summer is starting, and Core Term at Mansfield Hall is just beginning!
What is it?
Core Term rounds out and deepens the college experience by focusing on service learning, internships, social and life skills, friendship and fun and the incredible summer opportunities all our small cities offer to college students.
Students- what are you most excited for?
There are great supports in college—but they only work if you can access them.
That’s where self-advocacy comes in.
It’s a skill. And you can build it.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more 🔗
#SelfAdvocacy #CollegeSuccess #NeurodivergentStudents
Graduation celebration in Madison this week — the theme was Medieval 🏰
Fun fact: We reached out to 10+ falconers in hopes of securing a live bird for the event, but we settled for inflatables since all the live falcons were booked.
Eugene got spring-ready with a repainting of the rocks in our garden area.
Happy Friday, everyone!
Living it up in Mockaritiaville on this fine Friday!
This week our Burlington students wrapped up their finals and bid Spring semester adieu.
Madison students enjoyed mocktails for study hour and learned about `The Art of Gong Fu Cha` or `the art of tea` - which is the practice of traditional Chinese tea pouring.
Students in Eugene celebrated May 4th in style with an incredible cake created by chef Sam.
#collegesupport #executivefunctioning #neurodiversity
