by admin | Aug 10, 2017 | Asperger's, Career Development, Vocation & Volunteering, College, Executive Functioning, General Advice, Learning Differences, Life Skills, Students we Serve, Theraputic
During my time working as an academic coach at Northwest College Support, it has been my job to teach students the skills needed to navigate post-secondary education and pursue their educational goals. While my students have been the direct recipients of knowledge in...
by admin | Jul 25, 2017 | Career Development, Vocation & Volunteering, College, General Advice, Students we Serve, Theraputic
The involvement of families and parents can look very different at a young adult transition programs than adolescent, or more intensive programs. At Northwest College Support parents receive a weekly one-on-one phone call with their child’s therapist. Most of...
by admin | May 11, 2017 | Career Development, Vocation & Volunteering, College, Executive Functioning, General Advice, Learning Differences, Life Skills
When people hear the term “transition,” especially in the context of young adults transitioning in to college, there is an implied sense of an “in between” or “limbo” time period. People tend to think young adults struggle with transition because it’s a time of...
by admin | Apr 14, 2017 | Career Development, Vocation & Volunteering, College, General Advice, High School, Students we Serve
For high school seniors and transfer students alike, choosing a college or university can be a very daunting task. With so many options, it can seem impossible to begin narrowing down which college might be best for you. Listed here are six steps to take to begin...
by admin | Nov 29, 2016 | College, Executive Functioning, General Advice, Learning Differences, Life Skills, Students we Serve
Chances are if you’re anything like I was as a college student, when you hear your professor say “The exam will be ‘open-book,’ ” you’re secretly doing a little happy dance on the inside. For a student, this can sound like great news because it...
by admin | Nov 10, 2016 | Asperger's, Career Development, Vocation & Volunteering, College, Executive Functioning, General Advice, High School, Learning Differences, Life Skills, Students we Serve
There always comes a point in the school term where it becomes necessary to email your professor. Whether you missed class, are confused about an assignment, or need to reschedule your test, emailing your professor may seem like a simple task, but many students...
