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5. High School Re-dos & Developmental Stages Part 1 with Jason

In Jason’s first solo episode, he draws from a presentation he gave at a previous Young Adult Transition Association (YATA) conference. He has found one of the most successful treatments for the neurodiverse young adult population has nothing to do with treatment. 

He goes into detail about the developmental model as it applys to neurodiverse young people. This understanding gives important insights into how to better influence children. It also helps you to be ready for which developmental stage that delays really become apparent. 

This part 1 episode sets the stage for what a high school re-do is and why it’s often so needed.

Episode 5 High School Re-do Developmental Stages Part 1 with Jason

What You'll Learn from this Episode:

  • Understanding the developmental model and applying it to neurodiverse young people.
  • What stage delays become more obvious so you can be ready for it.
  • The importance of a “high school re-do” for some young adults and what it can look like.
  • What parents tend to focus the most on and why it’s a big mistake.
  • The difference between performance versus well-being or doing well versus being well and it’s implications.
  • Understanding primary, secondary, and tertiary issues with neurodiversity.
  • Why and how to meet young people where they’re at to connect.

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