Identifying & Pursuing Postsecondary Education Options

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Recommended for families and caregivers looking for information and tools designed for neurodivergent students who are considering their options for college.

Topics covered in this package are Invisible Curriculum, Online Learning, Choosing the Right College, Applying to College, Short-Term and Gap-Year Options. 

These modules can help you: 

  • Track and evaluate the types of skills that you want your student to develop so that they may become increasingly independent learners.
  • Know what to consider when you are evaluating online learning opportunities with your student.
  • Help your student choose a college that is the right match for their academic and social growth.
  • Construct a timeline you and your student can follow for applying to colleges.
  • Familiarize yourself with short-term and gap-year options that may provide your student with the transitional experiences they need before attending college full time. 

Topics covered in this package:

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Applying to Colleges

Construct a timeline you and your student can follow for applying to colleges.

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Choosing the Right College

Help your student choose a college that is the right match for their academic and social growth.

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Invisible Curriculum

Track and evaluate the types of skills that you want your student to develop so that they may become increasingly independent learners.

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Online Learning

Know what to consider when you are evaluating online learning opportunities with your student.

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Short-term and Gap Year Options

Familiarize yourself with short-term and gap-year options that may provide your student with the transitional experiences they need before attending college full time.