Monarch provides a variety of academic and independent living supports to students with learning differences. We offer customized academic support programs for students attending either community college or a four-year university.
Academic support may involve:
Support with executive functioning skills, such as organization, time management, and effective problem solving- Creating academic planning systems and schedules, and reviewing them regularly with students to ensure deadlines are met
- Self-advocacy and requesting accommodations
- Understanding syllabi and other course expectations
- Brainstorming specific strategies for academic success tailored to the individual’s learning styles
- Correctly interpreting and responding to written and verbal feedback from professors
- Managing stress and coping with test anxiety
- Scheduling and attending meetings with advisors to ensure that the student is on track
- Navigating campus and utilizing public transportation
- Communicating effectively with professors and peers
- Mastering academic writing skills, such as visual mapping, creating an outline, proofreading work before submission, etc.
- In-classroom support
- Understanding social norms within a college setting and practicing age-appropriate social skills
- Managing self-disclosure
- Developing awareness around community and personal safety
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