Guide for Parents of Neurodiverse Students Entering Life After High School

Authors

• Niki Elliott Ph.D.Follow
• Sylvia Mac, University of San DiegoFollow

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Abstract or Description

Sending your student into the next chapter is a big moment, for them and for you. This guide gives you the practical information you need: what changes legally and structurally once your student turns 18, how the accommodation process works in postsecondary settings, what you can do now to set your student up for success, and how to stay genuinely connected and supportive through the transition. Whether your student is heading to a four-year university, a community college, a trade or vocational program, or a certification pathway, the information here applies.

Publication Date

2026

Keywords

neurodiversity, transition, postsecondary education, parental support

Disciplines

Adult and Continuing Education | Disability and Equity in Education | Education | Higher Education | Special Education and Teaching

Digital USD Citation

Elliott, Niki Ph.D. and Mac, Sylvia, "Guide for Parents of Neurodiverse Students Entering Life After High School" (2026). Inclusion in Postsecondary Education. 13.
https://digital.sandiego.edu/ceen-inclusion-postseced/13