Navigating the High School Transition: A Talk With My Son

Episode Description

In this episode of Not Your Mama's Autism podcast, host Lola Dada-Olley engages her son Fela in a heartfelt discussion about the transition from middle school to high school. They explore the various high school options available, the importance of extracurricular activities like band, and the challenges that come with academic rigor. Fela shares his personal experiences and offers advice to other students facing similar transitions, emphasizing the importance of hard work and resilience. The conversation highlights the growth and development that comes with navigating educational choices and personal interests.

Takeaways

Choosing high schools is a significant decision for students.
Middle school serves as a preparatory phase for high school.
Extracurricular activities play a crucial role in student life.
Students should consider their interests when selecting a high school.
Academic rigor is important, but students should not fear challenges.
Transitioning can be daunting, but support from family helps.
It's normal to have concerns about moving to high school.
Students should embrace hard work as part of their education.
Making new friends is a key aspect of transitioning to high school.
Reflecting on past experiences can provide valuable insights for future transitions.

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NYMA is the story of one family's experiences with autism through a multi-generational lens. Hosted by a woman who is both the older sibling to a non-verbal man living with autism and now the mother of two children on the autism spectrum, NYMA takes on topics like autism awareness now compared to thirty years ago, past and current treatments, allies, special education pre-Covid-19 and during Covid-19, disability rights broken down by zip code, marriage therapy along the autism journey, intersectionality of race and disability, corporate inclusion efforts and much more.