Let Them Be: Supporting Neurodivergent Young Adults Through Independence

• By: Amy Gudmestad MICC (Minnesota Independence College and Community)
• January 5th, 2026
• family guidance, independence skills, neurodivergent youth, parenting support, resilience building, self-advocacy, transition to adulthood, Winter 2026 Issue, young adults
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The transition into adulthood is a major shift for any family, but parents of autistic and neurodivergent young adults often face additional layers of complexity. You’ve spent years helping them navigate systems, environments, and expectations that weren’t always designed with them in mind. As...

Developing Self-Reflection and Resilience in Adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome and High Functioning Autism

• By: Dot Lucci, MEd, CAGS Massachusetts General Hospital Lurie Center and Aspire
• January 1st, 2014
• adult, college, emotional regulation, resilience building, self-awarenesss, social competence, social skills development, stress management, technology-assisted learning
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Some key ingredients to success as an adult in college or in work are: self-awareness, self-reflection, stress management, social competence, and resilience. This is true for everyone with and without disability. It would be fabulous if we could eliminate stress from all our lives; however stress...