Ryan Therriault

Ryan Therriault, MA, is the Lead Academic Coordinator at CIP Brevard. She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Social Science Education. CIP is a national transition program for young adults with learning differences, operating five summer and year-round programs nationwide. Click here for more information about their comprehensive programs or visit www.cipworldwide.org.

Articles by Ryan Therriault

• Strategies for students with learning differences to achieve success in college

  Monday, November 11, 2019

  When students with learning differences start college, they are considered adults for everything except residency and tuition. Since they are no longer high school students, they are expected to ask for help, track their grades, plan out assignments, follow through with work, and make decisions on how to complete assignments. Our young adults may not be prepared for such a high level of independence yet, due to their social, emotional, and executive functioning needs; however, there are many practical and valuable things you can do at home to support them in their growth.