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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, he has had multiple accommodations, you name it, although he doesn't always take advantage of everything. His first year in college was a special program for students who need extra support - didn't seem to help. He is used to a lot of handholding, and seems to be having trouble going it alone, even when support is available if he would just ask.[/quote]

OP, I think you have to back up a few steps.  Right now the question isn't trade school or college--it's how to teach your kid independence.

It's not too late, I'd consider seeking out a behavioral therapist who can help your kid learn to be independent.  Then he can figure out his career path/college studies.[/quote]

I tend to agree with this.  If you think that he has the cognitive ability to be successful in college.  Maybe having him take a step back and go to CC at home while working with someone to help him take steps to become more independent. Smaller steps may be the key.  First get the hang of going to college at home and only being responsible for college stuff, then once that is set, add in living away from home and having to manage oneself in a dorm type setting.

Or taking some time off to let the prefrontal cortex part of the brain catchup.   Working while living at home to get the hang of a job first.  Then maybe adding a class or two or not.  Then moving out when he is more able to take on more responsibility. [/quote]

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