college
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Different Students, Different Paths
Last week, I attended the Independent Education Consultant Association (IECA) annual conference in Baltimore. Despite the financial woes at many colleges and the poor employment prospects for college grads, the conference was uplifting. We heard several inspirational presentations about how consultants should help students find paths that work for them, rather than trying to appease parents…
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Are There IEPs in College?
IDEA, the federal legislation that guides public education for students with disabilities, only protects students in public education. Once your student graduates and leaves the public school system, either at age 18 or 21, those protections end. IDEA is a powerful set of laws that safeguards our children. Prior to its passage in 1975, schools…
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Can My Child Receive Government Support AND Attend College?
My favorite path to college for young autistic adults — though certainly not the only one — is to attend an 18-21 transition program after high school, and then go to college. I like transition programs because they are a free way for your student to retain the benefits of IEPs, polish social skills, and get job training.…
McKenna Autism Consulting 