The Autism College Connection

09/28/2026

The Sept. 28th Newsletter is here!

https://mailchi.mp/ba3d03401a60/fivesourcesoffunding?e=66147c08cd

09/25/2026

Is your child ready for college or work? Do they need a little extra help to be truly independent and self-sufficient? In our free webinar, Carmen Zahra, the National Director of Outreach for the College Living Experience, will talk you through readiness and discuss their approach at CLE. Sign up here:

McKenna Autism Consulting and the Autism College Connection provide parents, school districts, and private college counselors with the latest information about all matters related to autism, including college programs for the autism community. This is our passion. We’re autism moms, as well as edu...

09/25/2026

Check out last night's webinar -- What Happens After High School, Alternative Pathways, creative planning, and new opportunities for autistic young adults.

Visit the post for more.

09/22/2026

This should be good...
https://www.fusionacademy.com/campuses/englewood/event/94597-2/

09/16/2026

Families in NJ/NY -- Interested in learning more about Landmark College? Stop into Ridgewood Coffee for a Meet and Greet with Landmark College's admissions director on September 28th at 5:00PM.

09/16/2026

Are you confused about the options for your autistic teen when they finish high school? Tune in to this free webinar next week to learn about the various pathways for students with disabilities as they become adults. Sign up here: https://PathwaysAfterHighSchool.eventbrite.com

Join Laura McKenna for “What Happens After High School?” to explore the many pathways available to autistic young adults after graduation.

09/04/2026

Join us for our September Support Groups- Connection is Key!

Registration Link - 9/8/26 - https://bergen.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpduigrzgrGdQvb39g0xdF8Hv33hteAJq8 #/registration
Registration Link- 9/10/26-
https://bergen.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtceGuqj0uGdVnvd2CROFGZTFVSQbDzQu2 #/registration

09/04/2026

Join us for: NEXT STEP CLE | Building an Independent Future

What comes next after high school?

For many families, that question comes with a mix of excitement, uncertainty, and a whole lot of other questions:
What will life look like after graduation? How much support will my young adult need? And how do we help them build independence without taking over?

Next Step CLE is a virtual conversation designed to help families begin answering those questions. We’ll explore how College Living Experience supports young adults as they transition into adulthood and develop the skills they need to build a more independent life—through four areas of support:
🏠 Independent Living
📚 Academic
💼 Career
🤝 Social

Rather than simply asking, “What will they do after high school?”, we’ll take a closer look at the bigger picture: What skills and supports will help my young adult become more independent and successful in the next stage of life?
Whether you’re just beginning to explore life after high school or actively researching options, Next Step CLE is a great place to start.

📅 Choose the date that works best for you:
September 15 | October 13 | November 10
💻 Virtual event
👉 Learn more and choose your date: https://experiencecle.com/event/next-step-with-cle/

Can’t attend live? No problem! Register anyway and we’ll send you the full recording so you can watch when it’s convenient for you.

09/04/2026

08/27/2026

Great post on the need for executive function coaching in college by Josh Doyle.

Written By Josh Doyle