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How Do You Prepare An Academically-Solid Autistic Kid For College?
With the right help in school and at home, most autistic students should be thriving in mainstream classrooms by the time they get to high school. A few may even be in the top tier of their student body with straight As in AP classes and top flight SAT scores. Their schools may have decided…
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Can My Child Receive Government Support AND Attend College?
My favorite path to college for young autistic adults — though certainly not the only one — is to attend an 18-21 transition program after high school, and then go to college. I like transition programs because they are a free way for your student to retain the benefits of IEPs, polish social skills, and get job training.…
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“When kids have a better understanding of the condition that affects their learning, they tend to have a better self-concept, and they are more likely to feel empowered and motivated to self-advocate. These keys unlock a child’s potential, resulting in better academic performance and better mental health.” Scientific American “More companies are tapping a reservoir of talent the…
