Last fall, my son took a full course load at our local community college. I had a big calendar on the fridge with his college schedule to manage the driving responsibilities and juggle his other ap…| The Autism College Connection
When should career planning start? When should we start talking to our kids about careers in medicine, business, or car repair? The trend for all kids — neurotypical and neurodivergent — is to …| The Autism College Connection
Odds are you don’t know much about your local community college. Your guidance counselors probably don’t either, because high schools would prefer if students attend 4-year colleges. Community col…| The Autism College Connection
Some kids desperately want to attend college and live in a dorm, even though they can’t handle college-level academics. They are social kids who like to be around other young people. Maybe they want to get away from home and be more independent. They want to stroll across a college campus, get lunch at the […]| The Autism College Connection
College isn’t the right path for everyone. That might sound like a heretical statement from someone with the word “college” in the title of their business. However, the mission of my business…| The Autism College Connection
Much of the college search and application process is the same whether your student is neurotypical, has learning differences, or has autism. All families have to make tough choices and fill out multiple applications. Last week, Josephine Vonarburg discussed the application process during our evening webinar. (Link to the YouTube video here). However, families with students […]| The Autism College Connection
There are six days until January 2nd, but who’s counting? [Raised hand emoji] Every parent of a neurodiverse teen and young adult is counting the days until high schools, programs, and colleges begin again. Our kids are creatures of habit. Without some outside force telling our kids to go to English class at 9:00, Social […]| The Autism College Connection
With just a few days until Thanksgiving, I want to say that I’m so thankful for my boys, both quirky and wonderful in their own ways. I’m thankful for other parents that I’ve met on our autism journey. My fellow travelers are awesome people, who taught me how to fight the right battles and how […]| The Autism College Connection
Your child could be eligible for financial support from the state and federal government. If eligible, those funds can be used for education, therapy, recreation, day programs, doctor’s appointments, and more. Other funds might go to the parents to coordinate the care of their young adults. Getting through the process is a massive endeavor. It […]| The Autism College Connection
On top of the accommodations from the Office of Disability Services, most schools offer students access to counseling services, tutoring, and academic coaching. Many neurodiverse students can …| The Autism College Connection
Every college — both four-year and two-year colleges — has an office that provides basic accommodations for students with disabilities. The name of this department varies from school to school. At …| The Autism College Connection