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.
🔗 Connect with Wendy Taylor:
🔗 Connect with Wendy Taylor:
- Instagram: @learningessentials
- LinkedIn: Wendy Taylor
- Facebook: Learning Essentials
- Website: www.LearningEssentialsEDU.com
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Course: Cracking the Code to Special Education Eligibility
🔗 Connect with Beth Felsen:
- Website: Spectrum Transition Coaching
- Guide for Parents: The Ultimate Guide for Parents of Autistic High School Students
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Facebook & LinkedIn: Spectrum Transition Coaching
Tune in to gain valuable insights and tools to support your autistic teen's successful transition to college and beyond!