Services for Students with Learning Disabilities and
AD/HD
Students with diagnosed learning differences, attention deficit disorders, and autism spectrum disorders can thrive in educational environments which not only support their strengths, but also understand and accommodate their differences. In addition to examining cognitive assets and deficits, EDUFAX assesses each student's level of social, emotional and behavioral development.
EDUFAX offers the following resources for students with learing differences enrolled in public schools:
 Review of testing and academic records, including referral for additional testing when indicated
- Advocacy for child and family at IEP meetings
- Referral to educational therapists for continued support of immediate and long-term needs
For students considering applying to independent schools, on the primary or secondary level, EDUFAX offers:
- Review of testing and academic records, including referral for additional testing when indicated
- Exploration of appropriate programs at independent schools
- Development of school list
- Facilitation of application process
- Support and advocacy for students covering duration of enrollment
For students with learning differences applying to colleges or post-secondary programs, EDUFAX provides the following services in addition to the regular college application process:
- Review of testing and academic records, including referral for additional testing when indicated
- Information regarding disclosure and school-required documentation
- Exploration of appropriate resource programs at post-secondary institutions
- Contact with support personnel to ascertain range of services specific to each student
- Discussion of transition to college for the student with learning differences
The school or program selection list is also provided as a Personalized College Selection Web Page.
 Check out a sample college list.
EDUFAX provides clients with full e-mail support for communication, essays, resumes and other services.
EDUFAX also provides individualized services for the educational needs of students diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, PDD-NOS, High-Functioning Autism, or any Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
Marcia Rubinstien, Director of EDUFAX, is a widely published author and recognized expert in finding appropriate, challenging and supportive educational settings for children, adolescents and young adults with NLD, Asperger's Syndrome, and other Autism Spectrum diagnoses. The author of Raising NLD Superstars, Ms. Rubinstien is a co-founder of the Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association.
Read about EDUFAX services for the Student with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Asperger's Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, High Functioning Autism or PDD-NOS.
Read about Raising NLD Superstars.
Read Marcia Rubinstien's detailed resume.
Read a summary of a Conference Session Presentation, Marcia Rubinstien, Director of EDUFAX, gave at the 1999 Annual Conference on Learning Disabilities, Hartford, CT, entitled: Finding the Right Match: Selecting a Private School.
Marcia Rubinstien, Director of EDUFAX, has taken an active role in services for students with Learning Difficulties, including past and present positions:
- Author, Raising NLD Superstars
- Connecticut State Advisory Council on Special Education, Member
- LDA of CT, Professional Advisory Board
- National Association of Special Education Teachers, Member
- SmartKids with LD, Editorial Board Member; Featured Writer
- IECA Learning Disabilities Committee, National Chair
- Franklin Academy, East Haddam, CT, Professional Advisory Board
- National Presentations, LDA, IDA, NACAC, IECA, NLDA
- NLDA, Co-founder and past president
- Associate Professor of Counseling Services, Western CT State University
- Educational Consultant and Advocate for students with LD and their families
- The Support Report, Editor, Quarterly international newsletter for children and adults with
unique learning styles
For more information, read Marcia Rubinstien's detailed resume.
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