S4 Ep412: Preparing Autistic Teens for College Success - Building Confidence and Independence

Host Wendy Taylor welcomes Beth Felsen, founder of Spectrum Transition Coaching, to discuss essential strategies for preparing autistic teens for college. Beth shares invaluable insights from her 25+ years of experience as a parent, autism coach, and executive function specialist. Learn how to support your teen in developing social connections, mastering life skills, and fostering independence. Beth highlights the transition from K–12 IEP-driven support to college accommodations under ADA, offering practical advice for parents and teens to navigate this new terrain successfully.

What You’ll Learn:

• Key differences between K–12 and college support systems.
• How to teach self-advocacy skills and remove stigma from accommodations.
• Effective strategies for building life and executive function skills early.
• Tips for choosing colleges with the right support for neurodiverse students.
  
  

Special Offer: Podcast listeners get $50 off Beth’s course using the code sped at Spectrum Transition Coaching.

🔗 Connect with Wendy Taylor:

• Instagram: @learningessentials
• LinkedIn: Wendy Taylor
• Facebook: Learning Essentials
• Website: www.LearningEssentialsEDU.com
• Course: Cracking the Code to Special Education Eligibility
  
  

🔗 Connect with Beth Felsen:

• Website: Spectrum Transition Coaching
• Guide for Parents: The Ultimate Guide for Parents of Autistic High School Students
• Facebook & LinkedIn: Spectrum Transition Coaching
  
  

Tune in to gain valuable insights and tools to support your autistic teen's successful transition to college and beyond!