Hey everyone,

I had an amazing conversation with Dan Jordan on the podcast recently, and I just had to share some highlights with you all. Dan's expertise in college accessibility services is incredible, and he shared so much valuable information about helping students with anxiety or other disabilities transition from high school to college.

We dove into some really important topics:

1. Self-advocacy: Dan emphasized how crucial it is for students to start practicing these skills in high school. It's all about that "I do, we do, you do" approach to gradually build confidence.
2. Managing anxiety in college: Dan shared some simple but effective tips like eating breakfast, getting regular exercise, and prioritizing sleep. These basics can make a huge difference!
3. Getting accommodations in college: We talked about the process of requesting and using accommodations, and how it differs from high school IEPs or 504 plans.
4. Preparing ahead: Dan stressed the importance of planning ahead and getting support systems in place before issues arise.

One thing that really stuck with me was Dan's emphasis on normalizing anxiety. Everyone experiences it to some degree, especially in new situations like starting college. It's all about learning to manage it effectively.

​Dan has an amazing checklist for preparing to request accommodations in college, as well as a book called "Self Advocacy for Higher Education" I highly recommend checking these out if you're a parent or student preparing for this transition.

I hope you find this information as helpful as I did. Remember, supporting our kids through this transition is so important, but we also need to let them take the lead.

Let me know if you have any questions or if there's anything else you'd like to know about this topic!

Take care,

Cynthia

P.S. Don't forget to check out the full episode for even more great insights from Dan!

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Dan Jordan's Bio and Links:

Dan Jordan has worked as the Accessibility Coordinator and a counselor in higher education for over ten years and is just completing his 15th year. With over 25 years combined in community mental health and in higher education, Dan has a passion for student success and wellness, advocacy, and ensuring students have the access they need. As a father of a son with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, he also understands a parent’s perspective and concerns about accommodations in high school and college and the critical importance of self-advocacy and mental wellness.
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“Everyone has anxiety. Some people manage it really well and other people don't. And like, this is the stuff that we have to work on. And that yucky feeling that you feel inside of your stomach or your head or wherever you experience anxiety or that tightness, everybody has that sometimes. And nothing has gone wrong.”

— Cynthia Coufal

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