This is week 5 of the 12 week college transition series and this week is all about self-advocacy—what it means, why it matters, and how your student can get better at it before college starts.

Self-advocacy is one of the most important skills your student can bring to college. But many students with disabilities don’t know what it really means—or how to do it. In this episode, we define self-advocacy, explain why it’s critical for college success, and give you simple ways to help your student build this vital skill.

Want to go further?
✔️ Download the free College Accommodations Checklist
✔️ Grab the book Self-Advocacy for Higher Education to help your student speak up with confidence.

In this episode of After the IEP, we break down one of the most critical—yet misunderstood—parts of the college transition: college disability documentation. If your student had an IEP or 504 Plan in high school, you’ll learn why that’s not enough for college and what documentation colleges actually require.

This is Week 4 of our 12-week College Transition Guide for Students with Disabilities, and it’s a big one. Without the right documentation, your student may not get the accommodations they need to thrive.

We cover:

• Why IEPs don’t meet college documentation standards

• What colleges are legally allowed to ask for

• How to prepare and avoid documentation delays

• When to request new evaluations (and why)

Want to go further?
✔️ Download the free College Accommodations Checklist
✔️ Grab the book Self-Advocacy for Higher Education to help your student speak up with confidence.

In this week’s episode of the After the IEP podcast—part of our 12-week summer college transition series—we’re diving into a critical conversation: what really happens when students with disabilities choose not to request college accommodations?

Whether your student is hesitant, unsure, or planning to "wait and see" how college goes before applying for support, this episode outlines the Top 5 Consequences of not requesting accommodations—based on real cases I’ve seen in over 15 years on college campuses.

Here’s what we cover:

Why students lose access to necessary academic supports
How delaying accommodations impacts GPA and stress levels
The hidden connection between untreated needs and mental health struggles
What “wait and see” really costs students long term
How this one decision can affect major choice—or lead to dropout

These consequences are preventable, and this episode gives you the insight to help your student make an informed decision before the semester starts.

Want to go further?
✔️ Download the free College Accommodations Checklist
✔️ Grab the book Self-Advocacy for Higher Education to help your student speak up with confidence.

This episode is perfect for:

• Parents of college-bound students with ADHD, learning disabilities, or mental health conditions

• School counselors and transition specialists

• High school seniors preparing for college life

• Students nervous about requesting accommodations