Bridging the Service Cliff: From Transition to Career for Neurodivergent Young Adults

What happens after high school? For many neurodivergent youth, the answer is: not much support. In this powerful session, Khushboo Chabria unpacks the challenges of the “service cliff” and offers schools, families, and workforce partners concrete strategies to build more intentional, inclusive transition paths.

Whether it’s through life skills training, career coaching, or mentorship, this session helps participants reimagine what adulthood can look like for neurodivergent teens and young adults.

Topics Covered:

  • What the “service cliff” is and why it matters.
  • Systems-level gaps in post-secondary planning for ND youth.
  • Inclusive career coaching and mentoring frameworks.
  • Bridging family, education, and employment systems with collaboration.