The transition to college can be huge for all kids, but for young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) there's even more to consider in making it a smooth transition. As parents, how do we best support them? How involved should we be?

Special guest Dr. Chris Keary of the MGH Lurie Center for Autism Center joins Gene and Khadijah with helpful advice and answers to these questions and more.

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Christopher Keary, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital)

MGH Fellowship Program in Autism Spectrum Disorder (Lurie Center for Autism)

What is Autism Spectrum? (MGH Clay Center)

Transition Planning Requirements of IDEA 2004 (Learning Disabilities Association of America)

Autism Resource Central (HMEA)**

What are a public or private college-university’s responsibilities to students with disabilities? (ADA National Network)

First-of-its-kind law improves college access for students with autism, intellectual disabilities (The Boston Globe)

Autism Disclosure and College (Asperger/Autism Network)

Not Every Autistic Person is a ‘Savant.’ (The Swaddle)

Autism goes to College: Understanding the Needs of a Student Population on the Rise (Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders)

Anxiety and Depression in Autistic College Students (Cureus)

Autism Goes to College, The Podcast Series

 The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Official Trailer (YouTube)

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Music by Gene Beresin

Episode produced by Sara Rattigan

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