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

The Special Ed Strategist: Learning Disabilities & IEP (Dyslexia, Executive Function) Tips with Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P

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!