IS YOUR CHILD WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES REALLY READY FOR COLLEGE?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  My child can clearly explain to others what their disability is.

  • A.
    Yes 👍
  • B.
    They don't have the full information ⏳
  • C.
    No 👎
• 2.
  They advocate for themselves-- (meaning without help from you or teachers)

  • A.
    Yes 🗣️
  • B.
    Sometimes ⏳
  • C.
    No 🤭
• 3.
  They know what accommodations helped them succeed in high school.

  • A.
    Yes 💡
  • B.
    They know some of them ⏳
  • C.
    No 😑
• 4.
  They get started on assignments on their own, without reminders

  • A.
    Always 🚀
  • B.
    Sometimes ⏳
  • C.
    Nope 🦥
• 5.
  My child knows when they need to ask for help. They don't wait until the last minute!

  • A.
    Yes, they are aware when they need help 🙋
  • B.
    Not all of the time ⏳
  • C.
    No, they wait until prompted or don't do it at all 😕
• 6.
  My student has a solid organization system that helps them keep track of all of their assignments

  • A.
    Yes! It works great 🗂️
  • B.
    They start organized but can't maintain it ⏳
  • C.
    No, not even close to being organized 🌪️
• 7.
  I have seen them get anxious and stressed over academic work.

  • A.
    No, they stay calm, cool and collected 🧘
  • B.
    There have been some stressful situations for them ⏳
  • C.
    They spend most of their time feeling anxious 😟
• 8.
  They are comfortable going to their teachers and asking for help

  • A.
    Yes 💬
  • B.
    Depends on the teacher ⏳
  • C.
    No, they have difficulty with this 🤐
• 9.
  My student is aware of what type of support will be available to them at college.

  • A.
    Yes, they have already explored this 🕵️
  • B.
    They have a bit of information but not enough to be completely informed ⏳
  • C.
    No, they think college will look like high school 🤷
• 10.
  Their time management skills are solid. They always turn in assignments on time and aren't doing them at the last minute,

  • A.
    Yes, they use planners and are able to prioritize appropriately📅
  • B.
    They get most things turned in on time but still have some difficulty ⏳
  • C.
    No, they have relied on teachers allowing them to turn assignments in late 🫩

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  NEEDS MORE SUPPORT RIGHT NOW

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  What This Means for You as a ParentThis result indicates that your child may need more intentional support before taking on the full demands of college. 🤝➡️They may not yet be able to clearly explain their learning needs, advocate for themselves, manage time independently, or understand how college expectations and supports differ from high school.➡️This does not mean college isn’t possible. It means your child may benefit from more guided preparation to build these skills at a pace that works for them. Addressing these areas early can reduce overwhelm, increase confidence, and lead to a more successful college experience.What you can do RIGHT NOW.....🔸Review their IEP or 504 together🔸Practice sending short, respectful emails🔸Encourage use of planners or digital tools🔸Normalize help seeking as a skill, not a weakness🔸Coach through challenges, instead of fixingNext Steps 🪜❗Structured coaching and skill-building can help your child develop the foundation they need to move forward with confidence. Support focused on understanding their learning profile, building executive-function skills, and practicing self-advocacy can significantly change how they experience college.❗Programs like Strong Start are designed to meet students where they are and help them build readiness step by step—before challenges turn into setbacks. 👊If you’re wondering what support might look like for your child, I’d be glad to connect and talk through next steps together.
• 2.
  BUILDING A FOUNDATION

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  What This Means for You as a ParentThis result suggests your child has some of the skills required for college.➡️They understand parts of their learning needs and show emerging independence, but some key skills—such as consistent time management, self-advocacy, or understanding how college support systems work—are still developing.➡️This is very common, especially for students with learning differences. (They are not alone!) College requires students to manage more on their own, often before they feel fully ready. Strengthening these skills now can prevent stress, academic struggles, and last-minute problem-solving once college begins.What you can do RIGHT NOW.....🔸Review their IEP or 504 together🔸Practice sending short, respectful emails🔸Encourage use of planners or digital tools🔸Normalize help seeking as a skill, not a weakness🔸Coach through challenges, instead of fixingNext Steps 🪜❗Targeted preparation can make a meaningful difference. Coaching support can help your child clarify their learning needs, practice self-advocacy, and build systems for managing time and responsibilities more independently.❗Programs like Strong Start are designed for students in this in-between stage—supporting growth, confidence, and readiness before the demands of college increase. 👊If you’d like to explore whether this type of support is a good fit, I’m happy to talk through options with you.
• 3.
  ON A STRONG PATH

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  What This Means for You as a ParentThis result is encouraging. 🎊➡️It means your child is entering the college transition with many of the skills they’ll need to navigate academics and support systems more independently. (I KNOW that helps put you at ease ......)➡️ They understand their learning needs, can explain what helps them learn best, and are beginning to advocate for themselves in ways colleges expect.❗❗That said, readiness doesn't mean everything is figured out. College brings new expectations, less structure and higher demands on time management and follow through.What you can do RIGHT NOW.....🔸Review their IEP or 504 together🔸Practice sending short, respectful emails🔸Encourage use of planners or digital tools🔸Normalize help seeking as a skill, not a weakness🔸Coach through challenges, instead of fixingNEXT STEPS 🪜❗ If you want to help your child maintain this momentum, targeted coaching sessions can support them in strengthening consistency, confidence, and self-advocacy as expectations increase.❗Programs like Strong Start are designed to reinforce these skills before challenges arise—helping students start college feeling supported, capable, and prepared to ask for help when it matters most. 👊If you’re curious about what additional support could look like for your child, I’d be happy to talk through next steps with you.