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For many young adults with ADHD, high school can provide something that is easy to overlook: structure. There are bells telling them when to go to class. Teachers remind them about assignments. Parents may check the online gradebook, make sure homework gets completed, provide transportation, schedule appointments, and help keep track of what needs to happen next. There are predictable routines. Familiar expectations. Built-in social opportunities. And, often, a whole network of adults quietly helping keep everything moving. Then graduation happens.

For many families, the transition out of high school comes with a [...]

For many families of neurodiverse young adults, years have been spent advocating [...]

Creating a Healthy Lifestyle Through Wellness, Confidence, and Independence July is Disability [...]

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?

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.

As we step into Autism Awareness Month, we’re excited to highlight two community partners who show a strong commitment to celebrating neurodiversity. Many CLE students identify as autistic, and we believe this month offers a perfect opportunity to celebrate the value of truly inclusive spaces.

When families begin thinking about life after high school, the conversation often starts with one question: What’s next? For some, the answer feels obvious. For others, it feels overwhelming. Choice can feel like a double-edged sword — “I get to choose” and “How will we possibly decide?” — all at the same time.

by Sabrina Hiltunen Career Coordinator, CLE Monterey According to the National Student [...]

Post-secondary options are expanding, and high school seniors are recognizing college may not be the best path for them right after graduation (if at all).