Summer can be a low-pressure launchpad for neurodivergent and learning-different teens. The right program offers structure, peer connection, and a first taste of independence, whether through academics, adventure, internships, or autism-focused communities. By centering a student’s strengths, interests, and sensory needs, families can turn summer into a meaningful step toward college readiness and greater confidence.

Midterm grades are in and there's still half a semester left — here's exactly what to ask your freshman, what to watch for, and how to help them course-correct before finals.