104. Making College Work for Kids on the Spectrum with Alex Morris-Wood

Written By Brigitte Shipman
 
 

If you are wondering if college is an option for your child on the spectrum, this interview is for you.

Alex Morris-Wood is the Associate Vice President of Transitions & The Student Experience at Beacon College in Florida.

Alex helps neurodiverse students to prepare for college and works to create systemic change to increase college retention for students who learn differently.

Find out what barriers to higher education exist for students who learn differently and what we can do to break down these barriers.

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