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COLLEGE BOUND THINKERS:
What do parents of neurodivergent teens want to know before their student goes to college?
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As the parent of a neurodivergent teenager who would like to attend college, what would you like to know more about? Please rate your responses.
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
How to communicate more effectively with my teen
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
How to scaffold the support I give my teen
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
What happens to their IEP or 504 Plan in college
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
The college application process
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
What to look for in a college
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
How to help my teen advocate for themself
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
How to help my teen learn to solve their own problems
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
How to feel better about letting my teen experience discomfort
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
How to help my teen feel more confident
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
How to say no to my teen
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
How to set reasonable expectations for my teen (i.e. working, driving, grades, etc)
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
What to expect once they leave for college
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
Accommodations in college
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
Differences between college mental health services and private mental health services
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
FERPA
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
How to manage my own worries and concerns
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
A better understanding of executive functioning skills
1 = I feel good about this.
3 = I could use a little help with this.
5 = This is important, I need some help with this.
7 = I definitely need help with this.
9 = I need all the help I can get with this.
Other (please specify)