Strong executive functioning skills—like organization, planning, and time management—are critical for success in high school, college, and beyond. For autistic students, however, these skills can present unique challenges.

With the right guidance, support, and practice, your Autistic teen can develop meaningful friendships that boost confidence, independence, and happiness.

For many parents, watching their teenager prepare for college is both exciting and overwhelming. For parents of autistic teens, the transition can feel even more complex: new environments, social dynamics, academic expectations, and independence all come into play at once.