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What is the most important skill for success after high school?
Some kids leave high school ready to thrive in college or work. Others take longer to find their purpose. They fail classes. Maybe they get fired from a job. They live at home, dependent on their parents for funds and transportation. Disabilities, including autism, might interfere with success. Some kids lack academic skills or the…
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Academics Are Not Enough
While it’s important to keep the school focused on academics, just know that academics alone are not enough. Many of my clients are parents who proudly tell me that their kids have Asperger’s. It’s not autism, they say. They’ll tell me that their kid got all As in college and graduated from a great college.…
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How To Teach Soft Skills
Soft skills can be tackled at school, at home, and with private therapy. Most traditional high schools don’t address these issues until students attend an 18-21 Transition Program. Better programs provide cooking lessons and support students with internships in their downtown. Maybe they learn how to use the equipment at a local gym. If parents…
The Autism College Connection 