When a neurodiverse child reaches the age of 14, school case managers can begin talking with them about transitions into adulthood. This can include: attending post secondary education, vocational trade school, getting a full time job, etc. I recall my high school case manager Mr.Schaffer talking with me about my future after high school whenContinue reading “Transition into adulthood”
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Purdue University Global
When I was little, doctors told my parents I would never attend and graduate from college due to challenges of my autism. Well guess what just happened? On October 22nd, 2022, I graduated from Purdue University Global for my bachelor’s degree in Psychology with concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)! I thought I was onlyContinue reading “Purdue University Global”
College success stories of 2022
2022 is the year for the disability community in the college arena! There are two students with disabilities who have been getting recognized all over social media for their achievement of graduating college this May! Now let me tell you about these two amazing women with disabilities who graduated from college this year: Elizabeth BonkerContinue reading “College success stories of 2022”
Interview with Paul Silver on self-advocacy and college
Did you know self-advocacy is important in life, including in college? Self-advocacy is a foundation towards success in life. In a college setting, self-advocacy allows students to advocate for their own education needs. For example, a student goes to the disability services in their first year of college to get accommodations and modifications they needContinue reading “Interview with Paul Silver on self-advocacy and college”