6)      Practice breaking projects down into smaller tasks. Becoming overwhelmed with a large project is a major obstacle to completing schoolwork. Each time you receive an assignment, practice listing the steps needed to complete it and work through the steps. This skill will help immensely when you are at college and given large term papers or research papers to complete.

7)      Learn the laws associated with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act and find out how they apply to your situation and diagnosis.

8)      Learn stress-reducing exercises. The first year away from home and in college is a stressful experience. Learning stress reduction techniques and strategies to deal with stress before you get there can help you better cope.

9)      Recognize your learning difficulties and develop strategies to overcome them. Experiment with different strategies to improve learning and organization. Write down what has worked and what does not work.

10)  Develop a plan for your life. Although plans can change, and often do, having a broad plan and vision for your life can help you to focus your efforts.