Through practical strategies, expert guidance, and supportive coaching, LaunchPAD prepares neurodiverse teens and young adults for life outside of school.
Your child is growing up. Graduation is getting closer. And even though you’ve worked hard to support them every step of the way, you may still wonder: Will they really be ready for the next chapter?
LaunchPAD is a course and coaching program designed to help guide neurodiverse teens and young adults toward greater independence, confidence, and direction after school. Our program gives you the tools to help your child move from “getting by” to truly preparing for adulthood.
The transition out of school can feel overwhelming for both parents and kids. For years, school has provided structure, support, and a clear path forward. But when that structure begins to change, you’re stuck trying to figure out how to help your teen or young adult with responsibilities, routines, social skills, planning, decision-making, money awareness, and life after graduation. Many families are left asking:
What comes next?
How do I help without rescuing?
How do I teach independence without creating conflict?
How do I know what skills my child still needs?
LaunchPAD was created to help answer those questions. Our program gives you a clear, practical framework for supporting your child's independence at home, in the community, and for life after school.
Hi, I’m Alison. I’m an Occupational Therapist with more than 25 years of experience working alongside children, teens, young adults, and families in the neurodiverse community. Over the years, I’ve seen the same concern come up again and again: Will my teen really be ready for life after school?
I’ve also seen what can happen when teens and young adults are given the right support, the right tools, and the right opportunities to build independence. Confidence grows. Strengths become clearer. Families begin to see a path forward. That is why I created LaunchPAD.
The LaunchPAD Program offers clinically-sound guidance, structure, and support for parents and kids who want to prepare for what comes next. The program includes:
Initial individual intake consultation
12 weekly video lessons
12 live online meetings
Weekly practical assignments
Final individual consultation and personalized transition plan
Preparing for Independence: Executive functioning, daily routines, health, safety, and self-care.
Building Autonomy: Communication, self-advocacy, money management, and adult responsibilities.
Finding Direction: Emotional regulation, job readiness, transportation, housing, and future planning.
Interested in the LaunchPAD Program? Schedule a short conversation with Alison Miller to share about your situation and learn more about whether it's right for you!
One of the hardest parts of parenting a neurodiverse teen or young adult is feeling like you’re the only one facing these questions. LaunchPAD gives you a place to ask questions, receive guidance, celebrate progress, and stay encouraged when the process feels difficult.
You’ll be supported by a coach who understands teens, understands neurodiversity, and understands your role in helping your child's independence grow!
You can attend this program virtually with your child, and it's designed to give you clear, actionable steps you can use right away.
Your child is so much more than their challenges. LaunchPAD helps you identify and build on their strengths, gifts, and potential.
The program is led by an Occupational Therapist with more than 25 years of experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families.
You are not left to figure everything out on your own. You’ll have coaching, resources, and support throughout the process!
"My son would NOT go to bed by himself without a fight for an hour, and after doing LaunchPAD, he now sets an alarm and gets ready and goes to bed on his own!!! He is also learning to make more mature choices where before he completely lacked maturity."
LaunchPAD may be a good fit if:
You are the parent of a neurodiverse teen or young adult.
Your child is approaching the transition out of school.
You want to help your child build independence, confidence, and real-world skills.
You feel unsure how much to help, when to step back, or how to prepare your child for adulthood.
You want a practical plan and supportive guidance from someone who understands this stage.
If you complete the program and don't feel your child is any more prepared for independence and the next phase, we promise to make it right. Here’s how:
You’ll receive a one-time 1:1 consult with program creator Alison Miller, who will personalize the strategies for your family.
You’ll also have access to bonus guidance for 30 days after the program ends, so you don’t feel stuck or alone.
This way, you’ll walk away with a clear plan and the support you need to follow through.
Take the free Teen Independence Scorecard to see where your teen is doing well, where they still rely on you, and which skills to work on first as you prepare them for life after high school.
Get a practical, step-by-step plan to help your teen take more responsibility — without you constantly reminding, managing, or taking over. Includes a 30-day independence plan!
Within this free ebook, you'll find simple, guided activities to help your teen imagine their future, identify what matters most, and turn their dreams into a clear vision they can build on.
The LaunchPAD Program is based in Northwest Arkansas, but we serve families nationwide through our virtual resources. Whether you're in Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, or Bentonville, AR, or anywhere else in the US, you can get access to our products. Get in touch with us today to learn more!
You don’t have to wait until graduation to start preparing. The earlier you begin building skills, routines, confidence, and direction, the more supported your teen can feel as they move toward adulthood. LaunchPAD helps you take the next step with clarity.