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Is Your Neuodivergent Student College Ready? Featuring: Dr. Eric Endlich

Clinical psychologist Dr. Eric Endlich shares guidance on preparing neurodivergent and twice-exceptional students for college and life after high school.

By Sam Young 2 min read
Is Your Neuodivergent Student College Ready? Featuring: Dr. Eric Endlich

Is Your Neuodivergent Student College Ready? Featuring: Dr. Eric Endlich

Wondering if your neurodivergent/twice-exceptional kiddo is ready for college? You’re not alone! There is a lot of confusing information out there and it can make supporting our already complex kiddos an even more difficult task…

While all of our students are so unique, there are general guidelines that can be really helpful to understand in preparing your child for whatever may come after high school.

Don’t miss this value-packed highlight from our amazing webinar with special guest Dr. Eric Endlich (To learn more about Dr. Endlich, see his bio at the bottom of this page.)

Note: this is just a brief glimpse into an intimate, hour-long conversation that was hosted for our Virtual Villagers (members), only!

To discover programs that have been created to help your child either prepare for a more successful journey in college or to better support your kiddo who is currently in college, please head here: LEARN MORE NOW!


More info on our AMAZING speaker: Eric Endlich, Ph.D.

He is a clinical psychologist and founder of Top College Consultants®. He helps students with learning differences and emotional challenges nationwide apply to college. Dr. Endlich is on the Learning Differences/Neurodiversity and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Committees of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), and received the “Making a Difference” award from IECA. A professional writer, special needs parent and twice-exceptional adult, Dr. Endlich has been interviewed by various media including Forbes, Money magazine, College Confidential and U.S. News & World Report.

About Young Scholars Academy

Young Scholars Academy is a WASC-accredited virtual learning community offering 175 live online courses and camps for gifted or 2e children ages 5–18, in classes of 6–8 students, led by neurodivergent mentors. Young Scholars Academy currently serves 1,200+ families across 47+ states and 17 countries, with a 93% semester-over-semester re-enrollment rate. ESA funding is accepted in 10+ states.

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Questions Parents Ask.

Everything you need to know about Young Scholars Academy.

What is Young Scholars Academy?

YSA is a WASC-accredited virtual village for gifted, twice-exceptional, and differently-wired students ages 5–18. We offer 175 live online courses (from Minecraft Redstone Engineering to AP Psychology to Mock Trial) with a maximum of 6–8 students per course, taught by 22 hand-selected mentor teachers who are neurodivergent themselves. We serve 1,200+ families across 47+ states and 17 countries. This is not a marketplace. It's a school and a community.

How does it work?

During Fall and Spring semesters, courses meet once a week, live on Zoom, 50 minutes per session. During Summer, camps run Monday through Friday, one week at a time. When your child enrolls in 3 or more courses, they get free access to Homeroom Social Club — a weekly gathering with a consistent group of friends. Between courses, students hang out on our virtual campus where they walk as avatars, eat lunch together, and build real friendships with kids from around the world who finally get them.

Who is this for?

Gifted, twice-exceptional, and differently-wired students, including kids with ADHD, autism, giftedness, anxiety, dyslexia, and PDA. No diagnosis required. If your child is clever, quirky, and hasn't found their people yet, they belong here. About 65% of our families homeschool. The rest use us alongside traditional or charter schools.

Is this a low-demand environment?

Yes. No grades. No traditional homework. Cameras always optional. Challenge by choice. Students are never cold-called, never forced to participate, and never penalized for how they choose to engage. For students with PDA, demand avoidance, or anxiety, this is the difference between a program they resist and one they ask to log into.

How much does it cost?

Semester courses start at $624. Summer camps are $149–$169 per camp. Payment plans, sibling discounts, referral credits, and ESA/charter funding accepted. We're an approved vendor with 10+ state ESA programs.

Will my child actually make friends?

This is the part that surprises parents most. Your child joins a course about something they love and meets 6–8 kids who love it too. Same group all semester (or all week for camps). Parents tell us their children are more connected with this community than with anyone physically around them. 93% of families re-enroll because their kids won't let them stop.

What if it doesn't work?

100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Switch courses, receive a credit, or stop payments. No questions asked. We can offer this because we know what happens when these kids find their people.

What do parents get?

Virtual Coffee & Connect hours every couple of weeks. Regular Expert Talks with leaders like Seth Perler, Debbie Reber, and Dr. Temple Grandin. A Facebook group where families connect and support each other. Progress updates from mentors. And the ability to watch your child's courses anytime (just stay off camera). You're not just enrolling your child. You're joining a village.