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College readiness is not the same thing as college capable. There is an important difference between these, and there are specific skills necessary to be college ready. When you look at preparing your neurodivergent teen for college and independence you\u2019ll want to make sure you are focusing on these, too.

Listen in on our discussion with Eric (who is autistic himself) as we talk about what parents can focus on to prepare their neurodivergent teens for making the transition to college or independence. It\u2019s an exciting time for a young person and college offers many benefits to a neurodivergent student if they get the support needed to be successful making the transition..

What You'll Learn from this Episode:

• Why it\u2019s good to nurture & support your neurodivergent child or teen\u2019s special interests and passions.
• The important difference between college capable and being college ready.
• When to step in and when to step back.
• The benefits of a gap year.
• What approach to take when it comes to accessing support at college.

Featured on the Show:

• Join our email list so you can get our free 3-part video course: Start Parenting Confidently With 3 Simple Steps
• Visit NeuroDevMentoring.com to learn more about our specialized co-ed mentoring program for neurodiverse young adults.
• Follow us on facebook and Debbie on Instagram! Join the conversation and comment to share your insights from this episode.
• Visit Eric\u2019s website: topcollegeconsultants.com
• Eric\u2019s book he co-authored: Older Autistic Adults In Their Own Words: The Lost Generation