What you need to know about the pathway to college for neurodivergent students

College admissions counselor Alex Allison joins Tilt's Debbie Reber for a thoughtful, informative masterclass about navigating the path to post-secondary education for neurodivergent students — when to start, how to scaffold the process, vetting schools, exploring gap year programs, finding the right fit, and much more.
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Post-Secondary Education

Focused on what parents of neurodivergent teens (8th–12th grade) for whom college may be on the horizon need to know...

  • How to support without "helicoptering"

  • Where to start, what to do, and setting priorities

  • Scaffolding the search, applications, and admissions entire process

  • Preserving our parent-child relationship through the journey

  • Less "conventional" post-secondary options to be aware of, including gap years

  • Lowering and managing the stress

Instructor(s)

Alex Ellison

Alex Ellison runs Throughline Guidance, a college and career consulting firm that serves students and young adults around the globe. She writes and lectures extensively on the subject of careers and college readiness and has been a featured speaker at SXSWedu, NYU’s Stern School of Business, Northwestern University’s Alumni Association, Kuala Lumpur International Youth Discourse, and TedX. She is the coauthor of the book, "Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering & Utilizing Your Innate Talents," which is available for preorder now and hits shelves on January 21, 2025! Alex lives in Santa Cruz, California.

Debbie Reber

Debbie Reber, MA, is a parenting activist, bestselling author, podcast host, speaker, the founder and CEO of Tilt Parenting, and the creator of the Differently Wired Club. The Tilt Parenting Podcast is the top-performing podcast for parents, caregivers, educators and professions raising and supporting neurodivergent children with more than 5 million downloads. A certified Positive Discipline trainer and a regular contributor to ADDitude Magazine, Debbie’s most recent book is "Differently Wired: A Parent’s Guide to Raising an Atypical Child with Confidence and Hope."

Included in the Masterclass

    1. Watch the Masterclass

    2. Key Takeaways

    3. Listen to the Masterclass

    4. Additional Resources

    5. Read the Transcript

Features:

  • $19.00
  • 80-minute video with speed controls
  • Transcript & webinar chat
  • Additional resources for exploration

Chart a doable path to college

Practical strategies for guiding students through the transition to post-secondary education and beyond.

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