Life After High School: Helping Neurodivergent Teens Thrive in the Real World

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Graduation is just the beginning. 🎓 So what happens when your teen isn’t college-bound or military-bound? How do we prepare our neurodivergent (and neurotypical!) kids for real life—jobs, money, independence, and adulthood?

In this honest and energetic episode of Pam & The Purple Couch, Pam and Pat dive into the life skills schools aren’t teaching—from budgeting and job interviews to handling technology and resisting predatory credit cards. With personal stories (yes, even about Loki’s first job and bathroom “escapes”) and practical tools, this episode will help you see the next steps clearly.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ Why schools stop supporting kids after high school—and what to do about it

✅ Essential life skills for independence (budgeting, chores, job readiness)

✅ How to help your teen balance tech use with real-world responsibilities

✅ The truth about first jobs and why failure is part of the process

✅ Creative workforce programs that give ALL kids a chance to succeed

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💬 Parents—what’s the one skill you wish schools would teach before graduation? Drop it in the comments so we can all learn from each other!

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