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"First-Year College Autism Academic Booster Sessions"

"A 90 minute private strategy session for autistic first-year college students who want to understand their patterns, build better systems, and leave with a plan for the semester ahead."  ​​

Kelvin Smith, a PhD level autistic adult with lived experience is uniquely positioned

to provide both expert academic guidance and authentic mentorship. College is overwhelming for any student but for autistic students with executive functioning challenges, it can quietly derail grades, confidence, and mental health.

The College Autism Academic Booster Sessions:

First-year focus offers a safe, supportive space where autism students work with Kelvin to make sense of college expectations and build simple systems that fit their brain.

 

These targeted booster sessions offer immediate strategy, organization, and academic planning for students. 

In this session , we will:

(1) Identify hidden patterns that affect school success like stress points, overload triggers, and stuck spots.

(2) Build self-advocacy language for professors, disability services, and campus support.

(3) Review systems and tools that make college feel more manageable

(4) Create a clear first-year action plan the student can follow

Who Kelvin helps:

1. First-year autistic college students 

2. Students who are anxious about starting college.

3. Students who know they need support but don't know what kind.

4. Students who want a private, guided, nonjudgmental space to get organized before the semester gets busy.

 

Why his approach feels different:

This isn't a one-size-fits-all study skills class. Your student works with Kelvin who truly "gets it"-an autistic PhD coach who understands what it's like to have a fast, capable mind and still struggle with things like time, organization, and overload. Together, Kelvin and the student will share strategies that respect their wiring, honor their strengths, and build real confidence. This is a signature "College Launch Session", not just a coaching call. 

BOOSTER CALL

Schedule a free 15 minute consult with Kelvin to share your situation and explore next steps.

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Kelvin and LaRita will inspire hope and motivation by presenting authentic perspectives, understanding, and real inclusion for autistic students, families, and communities. Let's bring lived experience to your next campus, conference, or corporate event!

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Kelvin Smith PhD: Autism Self-Advocate, Senior Data Scientist, and Former Jeopardy! Contestant

LaRita Smith: Autism Parent Advocate, Licensed Social Worker, Life Skills Trainer, Motivational Speaker

 

 

 

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I like Kelvin’s voice, speaking ability, temperament, and how he communicates.

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I appreciated the specific examples/problems that were solved as a class. I think the lesson was extremely helpful. The examples helped me understand the concepts.

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The use of examples helped me learn to apply the equations usefully. The lecture allowed me to better understand things I didn’t grasp while reading the text.

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