Supporting my child who is on the Autism Spectrum as they head to college.

Watch time 4:50 minutes | In this film, Dr Bettina responds to a parent whose daughter has a diagnosis of being on the Autism Spectrum, and who is getting ready to go to college. Her mum wants to know how she can set her daughter up for success going into this big transition.
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Dr Bettina Hohnen is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in working with parents and families in the context of neurodiversity. She lectures and writes about children and young people's mental health. The focus of her work is on strengthening relationships between parents and young people, supporting her belief that if we work hard to get the environment right, all children will thrive.
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00:00 - 15-year old daughter with Autism Spectrum diagnosis going to college
00:19 - What the experience of autism is for many
00:38 - Why preparation is important
01:09 - Top tips for starting college or University
01:12 - sharing the diagnosis with the college or university
01:34 - Having a mentor
01:40 - Explaining the teaching rules and regulations
01:54 - Friends, buddies, social integration and peer networks
02:19 - Flexibility and change management
02:41 - the power of shared interests
03:13 - executive functions, planning & organizing
03:50 - Sensory sensitivity
04:05 - Making adjustments to support someone with ASC
04:25 - How autistic people can thrive at college or university

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Be there. Don't be overbearing and let them figure it out. Your problems don't change the world so you need to learn how to live in it