When the Path Changes: Helping Young Adults Find Their Next Step
For many families, the transition out of high school comes with a [...]
An Interview with Irfan at CLE Denver
In this Student Spotlight, hear directly from one of our students as he shares his own experience of finding his voice and growing in confidence.
Self-Advocacy
For many families of neurodiverse young adults, years have been spent advocating [...]
Disability Pride: Celebrating the Whole Person
Creating a Healthy Lifestyle Through Wellness, Confidence, and Independence July is Disability [...]
5 Ways Parents Can Support Their Young Adult’s Journey Toward Wellness and Independence
Building a healthy lifestyle and greater independence happens through everyday practice. Whether [...]
Megan at CLE Austin Discusses How They View Neurodiversity
Being on the spectrum isn't as scary as what it seems in pop culture. It's just who you are.
CLE Interview with Gaige in Austin
In this student spotlight, College Living Experience sits down with one of our students to discuss what it’s really like to move to a new city, live away from family for the first time, and take meaningful steps toward independent living.
The Small Wins that Build Independence
When a young adult leaves home for college, a transition program, or a new community, families naturally focus on the big outcomes. Success is subjective and individual to the person and their family. It can also bring fear. Will they succeed academically? Make friends? Hold a job? Manage their responsibilities? Build a fulfilling adult life?
True Independent Living: Why Environment Matters
At College Living Experience (CLE), independence has always been more than a goal—it’s a developmental process. But real independence doesn’t take shape in isolation. It grows through exposure, variation, and the everyday unpredictability of life alongside others.
Alumni and Parents Share Personal Experiences, Challenges, and Triumphs at CLE
Join us for an engaging and insightful conversation featuring CLE alumni and their parents as they reflect on their experiences, challenges, and growth during their time at CLE. Together, they’ll share what CLE support truly looked like from both the student and parent perspective — and how the skills developed during the program translated into real-world independence after CLE.