188 Rethinking College Readiness: Why Life Skills Aren’t Enough for Students with Disabilities
Aug 13, 2025
In this episode of Nonlinear Learning, we challenge the conventional path parents often take when preparing children with disabilities for higher education.
We discuss why focusing solely on life skills, physical independence, and basic academics can leave students unprepared for the real demands of college.
Instead, I outline the true foundation that fosters genuine readiness for higher education and guess what - there is a key factor there - MOTIVATION. How do we build that? Tune in to learn more.
You’ll discover:
Why physical independence, while valuable, doesn’t guarantee college readiness.
How fluent academic communication—whether through speech, AAC, or spelling-based systems—unlocks learning potential.
and more...
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Disclaimer: The information in this Podcast is for educational purposes only. Vaishnavi Sarathy, Ph.D. is an educator, not a doctor, specifically not your child’s doctor. Please consult your physician before implementing any supplement or diet recommendations.
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