Preparing Autistic Teens for College Success - Building Confidence and Independence

Season 4, Episode 412,   Dec 10, 12:00 PM


Host Wendy Taylor welcomes Beth Felsen, founder of Spectrum Transition Coaching, to discuss essential strategies for preparing autistic teens for college. Beth shares invaluable insights from her 25+ years of experience as a parent, autism coach, and executive function specialist. Learn how to support your teen in developing social connections, mastering life skills, and fostering independence. Beth highlights the transition from K–12 IEP-driven support to college accommodations under ADA, offering practical advice for parents and teens to navigate this new terrain successfully.

What You’ll Learn:
  • Key differences between K–12 and college support systems.
  • How to teach self-advocacy skills and remove stigma from accommodations.
  • Effective strategies for building life and executive function skills early.
  • Tips for choosing colleges with the right support for neurodiverse students.

Special Offer: Podcast listeners get $50 off Beth’s course using the code sped at Spectrum Transition Coaching.

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Tune in to gain valuable insights and tools to support your autistic teen's successful transition to college and beyond!