The Admissions Club
The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our decades of higher education and direct admissions experience with you and your student so you don't have to walk it alone.
The Admissions Club
44. Hold On: Autism Expert Jennifer Cook on Acclimating to College as a Neurodivergent Student
In this episode the EWC team welcomes international neurodivergent expert, Jennifer Cook into the conversation about helping autistic and all types of neurodivergent students acclimate to college. 1 of every 5 people are neurodivergent today. We take this conversation into topics for students adjusting to college, resources to identify, and asking the right questions before choosing a college campus.
Jennifer Cook is an author, Netflix star, parent of neurodivergent children and discovered at the age of 35 that she herself is on the autism spectrum. Jennifer has written 8 books on these topics, holds multiple degrees, starred in the Netflix reality show Love on The Spectrum as the autism expert and coach and has also done work with Sesame Street. Her website is www.jenniferotooleauthor.com and you can find her on Instagram at @jennifercook_author.
In this episode we will cover:
- Advice on how neurodivergent students can help themselves acclimate to college
- Insights on executive functioning and how that translates to college
- Living in the mix as a neurodivergent student
The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.
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