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ADHD Experts Podcast

498- Building a College-Readiness Timeline for Teens with ADHD

ADHD Experts Podcast

ADDitude

Hallowell, Adhd, Mental Health, 504, Add, Iep, Deficit, Additude, Medication, Disorder, Attention, Health & Fitness

4.61.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 April 2024

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

College prep looks different for teens with ADHD, who may lag behind in independent living skills and college readiness. Laura Barr, M.Ed., provides a clear roadmap for teens and parents, including milestones, practical steps, and launch and college timeline checklists.

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Attention Deficit Disorder Expert Podcast Series by Attitude magazine.

0:19.6

Hi everyone this is Annie Rogers and on behalf of the attitude team I am pleased to welcome you to today's 80-HD expert's presentation titled Building a College Readiness

0:27.0

timeline for Teens with 80-HD. Leading today's presentation is Laura Barr.

0:34.0

Laura is an experienced college consultant.

0:37.3

She has propelled the educational journey of thousands of students from cradle to college.

0:43.2

Her expertise stems from decades spent as an educator,

0:47.5

administrator, writer, and instructional coach.

0:51.3

Laura holds a master of education in early childhood and elementary education,

0:56.7

a certified education planner, credential, and a certificate in curriculum and

1:02.3

instruction for student-centered coaching.

1:05.0

So in today's webinar we will explore the skills that teens need as they begin

1:12.0

applying for and heading to college. The

1:16.6

transition to college is exciting and very worrisome, especially if your child has ADHD. Your teen may need tailored support. And even

1:29.0

then, knowing when they're ready to fly solo can feel like guesswork.

1:35.4

Today, Laura will explain how to build a clear flexible roadmap

1:40.4

for your child by first pinpointing their areas for growth.

1:46.8

And finally, the sponsor of today's webinar

1:49.7

is Landmark College.

1:51.7

Landmark College offers summer programs to assist a wide range of students with learning differences,

1:58.0

including rising high school juniors and seniors, recent high school graduates, and students enrolled at other colleges.

2:05.0

Students learn specific strategies to be successful in formal academic settings

2:10.0

and grow personally and academically in an international and

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