Identifying & Pursuing Postsecondary Education Options

Recommended for families and caregivers looking for information and tools designed for neurodivergent students who are considering their options for college. Topics covered in this package are Invisible Curriculum, Online Learning, Choosing the Right College, Applying to College, Short-Term and Gap-Year Options. These modules can help you: 

  • Track and evaluate the types of skills that you want your student to develop so that they may become increasingly independent learners. 
  • Know what to consider when you are evaluating online learning opportunities with your student. 
  • Help your student choose a college that is the right match for their academic and social growth. 
  • Construct a timeline you and your student can follow for applying to colleges. 
  • Familiarize yourself with short-term and gap-year options that may provide your student with the transitional experiences they need before attending college full time. 

Topics covered in this package:


Invisible Curriculum
Invisible Curriculum

Track and evaluate the types of skills that you want your student to develop so that they may become increasingly independent learners.

Applying to Colleges
Applying to Colleges

Construct a timeline you and your student can follow for applying to colleges

Short-term and Gap Year Options
Short-term and Gap Year Options

Familiarize yourself with short-term and gap-year options that may provide your student with the transitional experiences they need before attending college full time.

Choosing the Right College
Choosing the Right College

Help your student choose a college that is the right match for their academic and social growth.

Online Learning
Online Learning

Know what to consider when you are evaluating online learning opportunities with your student.