Child Transitions

It is an exciting and overwhelming time when a child transitions into college. The role of you as a parent will be shifting and having an understanding of how to best support your child as the grow into adulthood is essential. Supporting your student to learn to self-advocate if part of this new role which may be difficult since you have been the primary advocate for your child. Encouraging your student to use the resources available to them, helping them develop the language to express their needs, and allowing them to practice their developing advocacy skills is a wonderful way to begin their transition. You are encouraged to reach out to the Institute for Learning Differences if you have any questions or need