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Gap Year Pros and Cons for Neurodivergent Students
February 4, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm MST
FREE
EXPERT: Carolyn K. Jeppsen
Some high school seniors, particularly those with ADHD who have experienced persistent academic stress, may benefit from taking a gap year before they begin college, a trade school, or a career. Some students desperately need the time off to decompress, some are uncertain about their direction, and others may want to gain another year of maturity and/or independence before living away at college.
This webinar will provide a basis for caregivers, school counselors, and young people themselves to decide if a gap year is right for their family. You will learn:
- About the different types of gap year programs most appropriate for neurodivergent students
- About the benefits and drawbacks of taking a gap year
- What research data show about students who take a gap year
- What caregivers should consider, and what counselors might advise, regarding whether a student should pursue a gap year
- About the growing trend of neurodivergent students who decide to take a gap year when they are already in their first or second year of college
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