TeenLife Blog

6 Tips for Parents of the College Bound Student

Posted July 16, 2014, 4:32 pm by Elly Swartz

“I’ve got it.” The three words spoken by college bound students hundreds of times to thousands of parents when asked about the college application process. This exchange is often followed...

Planning a Productive Summer for Teens with Asperger’s Syndrome

Posted June 28, 2014, 3:00 pm by Elizabeth Suneby

Every teen needs a break during the summer from the routine and the stress of middle or high school. But for teens with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS), the need is even...

Teens with Asperger’s Syndrome and Driving

Posted June 26, 2014, 2:00 pm by Elizabeth Suneby

To drive or not to drive is not the only question parents of children with Asperger’s Syndrome should ask themselves and their sons and daughters. The issue is more complex...

Selecting the Best Colleges For Your Teen with Asperger’s

Posted June 25, 2014, 2:00 pm by Elizabeth Suneby

If you are listening to the college chatter going on among parents of high school students, stop. Let go of what schools your friends’ kids and neighbors’ kids are applying...

Assessing College-Readiness for Teens with Asperger’s Syndrome

Posted June 22, 2014, 3:00 pm by Elizabeth Suneby

Is your high school teen ready for college? Determining the answer warrants serious deliberation. No parent wants to put his or her child in a situation that is destined for...

Parenting Without Panic: Practical Advice for Parents of Teens with Asperger’s

Posted June 21, 2014, 2:00 pm by Elizabeth Suneby

After virtually every support group, Brenda Dater—Director of Child and Teen Services at Asperger’s Association of New England (AANE)—led with the parents of teens with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS), mothers and...