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[quote=Anonymous]A lot can change in two years, and even if she doesn’t start right away, she can still get a degree at some point if she wants/needs one. Definitely don’t spiral into ultimatums now- it won’t help either of you.

I have one kid with disabilities who probably won’t ever graduate from a traditional college program. The experience has made me realize how important it is to start from strengths and interests. What does your daughter enjoy? What does she envision doing?  What are her strengths (academic and otherwise)? Have these conversations over months and don’t interrogate. Also very gently work in the expectation that she will do something to the steps towards independence- working, training, school etc.

When she is choosing classes for next year, talk to the counselor about options to prepare for the work world. A lot of high schools have internship or apprenticeship programs. Check out what’s available at the local community college.

If your daughter doesn’t have any work experience, encourage her to get a job. My first full time summer job cleaning apartments taught me that I could support myself if push came to shove AND I really, really didn’t want to clean the rest of my life. Both were important lessons to learn. Volunteer experience in her chosen path will also help her figure out if that’s really what she wants to do. [/quote]

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