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When the structure disappears, the skills underneath it become visible.

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.

When the Path Changes: Helping Young Adults Find Their Next Step

For many families, the transition out of high school comes with a picture of what the next chapter is supposed to look like. Maybe it’s college. Maybe it’s a first job. Maybe it’s moving into an apartment or beginning to navigate life more independently. But what happens when the [...]

Self-Advocacy

For many families of neurodiverse young adults, years have been spent advocating for their child's success. You've attended IEP meetings, communicated with teachers, coordinated services, explained accommodations, and stepped in when challenges arose. Those efforts have made a tremendous difference. But as your student prepares for college, employment, and [...]

Disability Pride: Celebrating the Whole Person

Creating a Healthy Lifestyle Through Wellness, Confidence, and Independence July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, strengths, and unique perspectives of individuals with disabilities. It is an opportunity to recognize the progress made toward inclusion while continuing to create communities where people of all abilities [...]

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 your young adult is preparing for college, a career path, or a transition program like College Living Experience, small opportunities to build ownership and confidence can make a meaningful difference. 1. Encourage Self-Awareness [...]

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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.

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