Eric Endlich

Eric Endlich, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and founder of Top College Consultants®, helps students with learning differences and emotional challenges apply to college. Dr. Endlich is on the Learning Differences/Neurodiversity and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Committees of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). He writes and presents on college admissions frequently, and has been interviewed by various media including Forbes, Money magazine, College Confidential and U.S. News & World Report. He is also a neurodivergent adult and parent.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Co-founded group of educational consultants focused on students with learning differences.

• Ph.D. | Boston University, Boston, MA, 1989
• M.A. | New York University, New York, NY, 1983
• B.A. | University of California, Berkeley, CA, 1981

• Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting | University of California, Irvine, 2018
• Licensed Psychologist (MA), 1989

• Independent Educational Consultants Association | Professional Member, 2017-present
• Higher Education Consultants Association | Member, 2018-present
• National Association for College Admissions Counseling | Member, 2018-present
• College Autism Network | Member, 2017-present
• American Psychological Association | Member, 1986-present

• Making a Difference Award| Independent Educational Consultants Association, 2020
• Top Contributor Award| Exceptional Needs Magazine, 2021

FOUNDER  |  Top College Consultants, Walnut Creek, CA  (2017-present)

• Assist neurodivergent students worldwide in transitioning to higher education.

PSYCHOLOGIST  |  Eric Endlich, Ph.D. (solo practice), Needham, MA (1989-2020)

• Treated teens and adults with individual and couples psychotherapy.

• Older Autistic Adults In Their Own Words (co-author), AAPC, 2021

• Older Autistic Adults, Representing People with Autism Spectrum Disorders, American Bar Association, 2020
• Can We Broaden the Neurodiversity Movement Without Weakening It? (co-author), Disability Alliances and Allies, Emerald Publishing, 2020

• Counseling Students with Learning Differences, Journal of College Admission, 2022
• Truly Inclusive Admission: Recruiting Students with Disabilities, Journal of College Admission, 2021

• Spectrum of support. Livestream event with college support program staff.
• What students with disabilities should do when starting college. (Podcast episode for ChildNEXUS).
• College readiness. Episode of Autism & Neurodiversity Podcast.
• Counseling autistic clients in the workplace. Webinar for Workplace Options.
• Q&A with College Disability Services.
• Neurodiversity in College. Webinar/podcast with Different Brains.
• Choosing the right college. Autism Goes to College podcast.

• Managing college anxiety 101. Autism Goes to College Resource Center, 2022
• 7 Things students with disabilities should do when starting college. Exceptional Needs Today, 2021
• Transition to college: What autism parents need to know. Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine, 2021
• College readiness and transition for students on the spectrum [blog post]. LINK for Counselors, 2020