Transitioning out of secondary school is a pivotal and often daunting moment for neurodiverse students and their families. As the guaranteed structure of high school support falls away, a new landscape of opportunity and challenge begins. This webinar provides parents with a roadmap to navigate this “services cliff,” focusing on practical strategies to help their young adults thrive whether their next step is a university campus, a vocational program, the workforce, or community volunteering.
Michael Ota is an Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University with over 20 years of experience across K-12 and higher education. He teaches graduate courses in educational leadership and brings a clinical lens to the field as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). With a background including international work in instructional technology and mathematics curriculum, Michael currently focuses his research and advocacy on autism services and community inclusion within special education.
