Are you looking for guidance for your college bound neurodivergent teen?
College can be an exciting time, but the transition from familiar routines at home and in high school, can be stressful for autistic students or for students with ADHD.
The demands on self-advocacy and having to navigate completely new social situations can seem daunting.
As a parent, you are understandably worried, remembering their difficulties connecting with peers in high school and speaking up for themselves. You don't want them to have the same struggles in college!
Who are the groups for?
Is your teen a college bound high school student who:
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wants to learn how to self-advocate
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wants to be independent
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wants to successfully adapt to college
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is unsure about how to effectively communicate with others
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is aware of their difficulties
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is excited but nervous about college
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wants to connect with others in college
What are the goals of the groups?
The groups focus on building confidence and self-advocacy skills.
Students will:
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learn how to speak about their learning difficulties and accommodation needs
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learn how the learning environment and academic supports differ in college and high school
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identify what accommodations and supports they will benefit from in college
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learn strategies for how to self advocate with both disability office, professors and peers
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get some concrete ideas for how and where to make friends in college
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role play and enjoy interactive activities to practice strategies
What are the goals of the groups?
The groups focus on building social confidence and self-advocacy skills.
We will:
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learn strategies for improve conversational skills and active listening
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learn how to read the unwritten rules of the social and professional college scene
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learn strategies for how to self advocate with both disability office, professors and peers
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get some concrete ideas for how and where to make friends in college
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role play and enjoy interactive activities to practice strategies
Program cost
The total cost for the program is $1500.
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A deposit of $500 is required to hold a spot and the remaining $1000 is due at the start of the program.
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An intake evaluation is required to ensure that the program is appropriate for your son or daughter.
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If the client is a legal adult, the intake fee is $300
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If the client is a minor, parental involvement is required and the intake fee is $450.
Please note that we do not accept insurance. However, your insurance may cover the program to some degree, and we offer a superbill that can be submitted to insurance for potential reimbursement.