Beyond Fun: How Summer Programs Build Executive Function, Social Confidence, and Independence

• By: Beth Felsen, MA Spectrum Transition Coaching, LLC
• September 15th, 2025
• autistic students, college readiness, emotional regulation, Fall 2025 Issue, independence skills, resilience, social skills, summer programs, transition to adulthood
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Summertime has so much potential. With more flexible schedules and a break from traditional classes, your student can focus on what matters most in their season of development. Autistic elementary age children and middle schoolers may benefit from additional focus on building or practicing social...

Supporting Autistic Adults: Am I College Ready?

• By: Trudy Ann Pines, EdD AHRC New York City Middle/High School
• April 12th, 2024
• advocacy, career exploration, college, college readiness, education, individualized education plan, legal rights, Spring 2024 Issue, transition
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Am I college ready? Such a question drew the attention of high school senior students in college readiness sessions at AHRC New York City’s Middle/High School. College readiness encompasses academic, social, and emotional learning support for students with autism and intellectual disabilities to...

Special Education and College Readiness

• By: Adrienne M. Nagy, MA Aaron School
• January 1st, 2014
• coaching, college readiness, disability accommodations, education, executive functioning skills, independent living skills, learning disabilities, postsecondary transition, self-advocacy
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Specialized college programs that provide support for students with learning disabilities, non-verbal learning disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders are continuing to grow throughout the country. Although there is an increase in the number of programs that will assist students in receiving...