Support is Ideal For:

• Students with autism who previously attended a small, supportive school and would like support to navigate learning, social and disability systems in college

• Homeschooled students who may be nervous about the accommodation and disability support process in college

• Students with previous 504/IEP who would like guidance on how/when to ask for help in higher education, recommendations for appropriate accommodations, guidance in navigating learning & disability supports in higher education

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Includes:

• Virtual meetings via Zoom

• Text reminders to students

• Email, phone and text communication with parents as needed (minimum of 1x week included with all coaching sessions)

• Access to all Fast Forward College Coaching professional coaches on weekdays and weekends

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Strategies May Include:

• Reminding student to regularly check college email account

• Reminding student to regularly check college / university learning management system (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.)

• Time management utilizing student's cell phone, alarms, reminders, schedules, planners and software apps

• Create daily schedule for homework completion

• Create weekly and monthly schedules to support long-term planning and scheduling

• Identify and utilize tools to support organization of papers, binders & electronic files (Google Drive and desktop folders)

• Build and practice study skills and test preparation

• Decrease procrastination 

• Increase task initiation

• Connect with Accessibility Office to request accommodations

• Connect with campus academic supports such as writing center tutoring center, Academic Advisor, etc.

• Role playing conversations with professors and other campus staff

• Connect with campus mental health supports such as counseling center, Accessibility Office, etc.

• Create productivity habits that will lead to success whether learning on campus or virtually at home

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